asked the Secretary of State for Industry why he has not yet decided on the location of the headquarters of the nationalised shipbuilding industry, having regard to the fact that the steering committee was set up over a year ago.

My right hon. Friend expects to announce a decision on location shortly.

asked the Secretary of State for Industry why he has not yet appointed replacements for the members of the steering committee for the nationalised British Shipbuilding who resigned.

Further appointments to the Board of British Shipbuilders will be announced shortly.