§ 10. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Supply, what priority is now offered to the manufacture and supply of engines for fishing vessels; and what steps should be taken by applicants for such engines in order to obtain earliest possible delivery.
§ Mr. WilmotArrangements are being made with the manufacturers for the needs of the fishing fleet to be given priority over demands for pleasure craft and also over exports, beyond a small quota to be settled in conjunction with the Board of Trade. In cases of special hardship I am prepared, in consultation with the other Departments concerned, to do what I can to speed up delivery.
§ Mr. StewartDoes that mean that, if I bring a case to the notice of the right hon. Gentleman of a fisherman who cannot get to sea because he cannot have an engine, he will help me to find an engine for him?
§ Mr. WilmotIf it is a case of special hardship, I shall be very pleased to help.