49. Miss Wardasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether, in view of the fact that the Navy is short of engine-room personnel and approaching engine-building firms for artificers and other engine-room ratings, he will take steps to see that such firms remain in 1712 being in order to train men for naval requirements?
§ Mr. ShakespeareThe Admiralty fully appreciate the importance of the engine-building industry, and I can assure my hon. Friend that the point to which she draws attention will not be overlooked.
Miss WardWill my hon. Friend make representations to the President of the Board of Trade and to the Prime Minister, in order that we may get on?