HC Deb 26 September 1944 vol 403 c18
38. Commander Sir Archibald Southby

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare to what extent ships now being constructed in Swedish shipyards are being built to German orders.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare (Mr. Dingle Foot)

My information is that II ships are now being built in Swedish shipyards in pursuance of orders placed by or on behalf of German shipowners.

Sir A. Southby

Can my hon. Friend say what proportion of the ships now being built in Swedish shipyards are being built for Swedish purposes, and what proportion to help the Allied cause?

Mr. Foot

Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will put that Question down.

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