HC Deb 12 March 1936 vol 309 cc2315-6
73. Mr. THORNE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give an assurance that when the steamship "Queen Mary" docks at Southampton, an opportunity will be afforded for Members of Parliament to make a tour of inspection before she sails on her maiden voyage?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

This is a question for the Cunard White Star Company, and it seems to me that the hon. Member's suggestion should rather have been conveyed to them.

Sir W. BRASS

Will not the right hon. Gentleman himself approach the Cunard Company, seeing that this House had a great deal to do with the building of the ship?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not think this matter should be made the subject of barter.

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