§ Mr. Nicholas Brownasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has had any discussions with British Shipbuilders about retaining its headquarters at Benton house, Newcastle, in the context of the Government's policy of privatising the warship yards and Swan Hunters.
§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. Friend has had no such discussions. However, I understand that British Shipbuilders has every intention of retaining its headquarters at Benton house for the foreseeable future.