§ MR. MOORE (Londonderry)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the Foyle Shipbuilding Yard at Londonderry, which was subjected to Government survey and duly certified, is now about to be re-opened for a local company under competent expert management; and whether the claims of Londonderry will be recognised in the arrangements for Admiralty orders to such degree as may be justified by the circumstances of the fitness and competency of the revived enterprise?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTYNo communication on the subject has been made to the Admiralty. Due consideration will be given to any application for admission to the Admiralty list of the establishment in question.
§ CAPTAIN DONELANMay I ask the right honourable Gentleman whether due consideration will also be given to the claim of the shipbuilding interests in 1042 Cork Harbour to share in Admiralty work?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTYConsideration is always given to all yards capable of performing the work required; and after that it is a question of tender.