The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors.
26.
Mr. R. C. Mitchell
asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will now make a statement on the future of the ship repair industry in Great Britain.
Mr. Michael Marshall
The ship repair industry remains in the grip of recession. The proposals in the Shipbuilding Industry Bill to extend the home credit scheme to conversions and alterations will be of benefit.