HC Deb 18 February 1932 vol 261 c1826
84. Mr. THORNE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether there have been any recent consultations between representatives of the Cunard Steamship Company and the Government on the question of restarting work on the new liner; and if he can state the position to date?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The position remains as stated by my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister, on the 2nd February.