HC Deb 09 February 1938 vol 331 cc1027-8
27. Mr. Day

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what arrangements have been made for the maintenance of any special shipbuilding plant required for naval construction in either Government or private yards?

Mr. Cooper

With the large shipbuilding programme at present in course of execution, no special arrangements are necessary to ensure the maintenance of plant required for naval construction in either Government or private yards.

Mr. Day

Have the Government taken the precaution to see that a stable amount of labour is also maintained; and have any precautions been taken with regard to the private yards?