§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made with regard to the proposed sale of Vosper Shiprepairers Ltd. of Southampton; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherVosper Shiprepairers is currently formalising a lease for an important part of its site. The company cannot be sold until this negotiation has been completed. Nevertheless, British Shipbuilders is in discussion with potential purchasers of the company and hopes to be able to complete the sale before too long.