Tyne Shipyard Sites (Post-war Use)

HC Deb 01 August 1944 vol 402 c1139

7. Miss Ward

asked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the decision not to reopen the Northumberland and Palmers shipyards on the Tyne, what heavy industries he proposes to establish on these vacant sites.

Mr. Dalton

No decision has yet been taken regarding the post-war use of these shipyards.

Miss Ward

In view of the fact that the right hon. Gentleman said he hoped that all factories would be used, what does he propose to do with these sites? They have been unoccupied since the beginning of the war. Is it not time that post-war possibilities were taken into consideration and some decision come to, because we are tired of waiting?

Mr. Speaker

Mr. Rhys Davies.

Miss Ward

Am I not entitled to an answer to my supplementary question?

Mr. Speaker

I thought the question was so long that the hon. Lady was not entitled to an answer.