(1) Whether he has been informed that the high price of steel compared to the price of steel in China has a negative effect on the ship building industry; if so, what steps has he taken to (a) attain lower steel prices for the ship building industry and (b) provide assistance to ship building companies to remain in the industry; if not, (2) whether he will investigate the viability of the ship building; if not, why not; if so, when?