asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will state the specific measures that his Department has taken to alleviate the adverse economic and social effects for the Plymouth travel-to-work area resulting from the projected job reductions at Her Majesty's dockyard, Devonport; and if he will make a statement.

[pursuant to his reply, 23 March 1987, c. 22]: Regional selective assistance is available from my Department for manufacturing and service projects in the Plymouth travel-to-work area which create or safeguard employment and are of identifiable regional and national benefit. Investment support is also available under several national schemes.