§ 11. Mr. T. SMITHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is proposed to grant any financial assistance to the shipping industry?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am not yet in a position to add anything to the answers which have been given to previous questions on this subject. The consultations are proceeding.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if the Cabinet is really considering the question of giving the shipping industry any support whatever with a view to giving employment to those who are unemployed?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes, Sir; the employment aspect of this question is constantly before us.
Captain ARTHUR EVANSCan the right hon. Gentleman give any indication when the Government will be in a position to make a definite announcement?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIt is very difficult to name a date when there are so many interests to be consulted. We are taking the best means at our disposal to thrash out these problems thoroughly.