§ 32. Mr. WOMERSLEYasked the Minister of Labour whether the present Government has considered the advisability of affording financial assistance to railway companies undertaking large works of public utlity, such as the Grimsby fish dock extension; and, if so, with what result?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe position is that railway companies are eligible for assistance under the Trade Facilities Acts, but not for grants from the Unemployment Grants Committee. It would not be possible, therefore, for a grant to be made from the Unemployment Grants Committee in respect of the Grimsby fish dock extension.
§ Mr. WOMERSLEYDoes that answer mean that railway companies owning docks and harbours will not be able to participate in the grants for such schemes as outlined in Circular U.G.C. 16, Special?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI think in my reply I have answered that point in regard to railway companies.