§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has held with the European Commission concerning aid to the shipbuilding industry; what action the Government intend to take following the limits to aid announced by the Commission; what is the Government's assessment of the degree of overcapacity in the EEC shipbuilding industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen, South (Mr. Malone) on 5 July, at column275.