38. Sir A. Knox asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport when the promised booklet will be published on the work of the Merchant Navy.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport (Mr. Noel-Baker)Two books about the work of the Merchant Navy are being prepared. The first deals with ocean-going ships; the text is finished, and the Ministry of Information hope to issue it, with a number of illustrations, during the summer. The second book deals with coastal ships; the work on the text is well advanced.
§ Sir A. KnoxThe hon. Gentleman promised these booklets a year ago. They are long overdue.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerIt takes a long time to do the work. I hope the books will be in time to let the public understand what magnificent work the Merchant Navy has done.