§ 20. Mr. Robert Gibsonasked the Minister of Shipping whether, in view of the shortage of shipping, he has now considered the requisitioning by the Govern ment of the Caird shipyard, Greenock; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject?
§ The Minister of Shipping (Sir John Gilmour)This shipyard is completely dismantled and its re-opening would involve considerable expenditure before it could be made productive. Further, I am advised that owing to the demands already made on shipyard labour in the Clyde, there would not be skilled labour available to man the yard. A portion of the property in this yard which had not been developed has been let to the Admiralty.
§ Mr. GibsonIs the right hon. Gentleman keeping in mind that this site has been examined by other Government Departments, which have pointed out that it is ideally situated for ship building?