HC Deb 02 December 1936 vol 318 c1235
14. Captain P. MACDONALD

asked 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. HOARE

Since 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.

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