HC Deb 26 May 1989 vol 153 c777W
Mr. Michael Brown

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he has any plans to modify the administration of assistance provided under section 10 of the Industry Act 1972; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Newton

Assistance under section 10 of the Industry Act 1972, known as the home credit shipbuilding guarantee scheme, will in future be subject to an explicit test of need before offers are made. This will bring the administration of the scheme into line with that of other departmental schemes.