British Shipbuilders (Corporate Plan)

Mr. Grylls
asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will give details of the consultations he has had with shipbuilding industry unions over British Shipbuilders' corporate plan.

Mr. Kaufman
My right hon. Friend and I met the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions on 13th December prior to receiving the corporate plan at the end of that month, and the trade unions will be consulted when the Government have proceeded further with their review.