GOVAN SHIPYARD

Early day motion 1074, tabled 24 October 2000 by Mohammad Sarwar (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House notes that the BAe Systems Govan shipyard is in the running for major defence orders; welcomes the recent decision of BAe management to share work for the Scotstoun sister yard with Govan until Spring; praises the yard's strong reputation for Clyde-built quality as the major employer at the heart of Govan; acknowledges that work is vital to secure the yard's future for its skilled and dedicated workforce; appreciates the efforts of MSPs, Scottish honourable Members and trade unions working together in campaigning for the Govan yard; encourages the Government to respond positively to the strong case for the Govan; and expresses total support for the Govan shipyard in bidding for current orders and future work.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 4, Independent Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.