§ 42. Mr. GrahamTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has been in contact with British Aerospace over the proposed rundown of the Royal Ordnance factory at Bishopton; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangMy right hon. and learned Friend has written to the chairman of British Aerospace suggesting a meeting to discuss British Aerospace interests in Scotland generally. I have written separately to the chairman of Royal Ordnance requesting further details of how the company intends to help minimise the effects of the proposed rundown at Bishopton.