§ 14. Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with bodies in the shipbuilding industry on raising the competitiveness of the industry. [121886]
§ Dr. ReidThis Government are firmly committed to improving the competitive position of the shipbuilding industry across the UK. Both the Department for Trade and Industry and the Scottish Executive chair industry forums which aim to address the issues involved. My regular contact with the Department for Trade and Industry and the Scottish Executive includes matters relating to the shipbuilding industry.