45. Miss Wardasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the importance of the prosperity of shipping, shipbuilding, and marine engineering, to the nation, he will consider the desirability of appointing a Minister of Shipping?
§ The Prime MinisterI am in agreement with my hon. Friend regarding the importance to the nation of prosperous shipping, shipbuilding, and marine engineering industries, but I do not consider that their prosperity would be secured by the appointment of a Minister of Shipping.
Miss WardMay I ask whether that is a final decision, in view of the fact that there seems to be some support for the appointment of a Minister of Shipping?
§ Mr. J. GriffithsIs it not the case that we hive 2,000,000 unemployed under the Minister of Labour?