§ 14. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is a condition of naval contracts that any coastal transport of material which may be involved in the fulfilment of such contracts shall be undertaken by British ships?
§ Sir S. HOARESince the end of 1934 a stipulation has been made in Admiralty contracts, whenever practicable, that contractors shall employ British ships if delivery is to be made coastwise.