To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has received a response from the European Commission concerning the eligibility of Strathclyde region under the terms of the RENAVAL programme; and if he will make a statement.

[holding answer 29 June 1990]: The Commission has not yet informed us of its decision on the eligibility application submitted in May 1989 on behalf of the shipbuilding areas of Strathclyde. On receipt of a favourable decision a programme of measures will be prepared and submitted to the Commission for approval.