HC Deb 05 April 1949 vol 463 cc1866-7
63. Colonel Hutchison

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will now make a further statement regarding the provision of a graving dock on the River Clyde.

The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Walter Edwards)

I am unable to make any further statement on this subject at present.

Colonel Hutchison

Can the Minister say whether the Committee which has been examining docks and harbours has made any representations in this connection?

Mr. Edwards

No, I am afraid I could not, without notice.

Colonel Gomme-Duncan

Can the hon. Gentleman give no indication at all when some decision will be made on this important matter?

Mr. Edwards

I have just said that we cannot at present.

Mr. Gallacher

In view of the great importance of this for the Clyde and for Scotland, would the Minister not have a decision made right away to get this graving dock started, so that ships built on the Clyde can be housed in the Clyde and not sent away to foreign lands?

Mr. Edwards

I have just said we cannot at present.