§ 31. Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty when the "Hibernia" was launched; and when she was delivered to British Railways.
§ The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Walter Edwards)The "Hibernia" was launched on 22nd July, 1948. She was completed and delivered to British Railways on 5th April, 1949.
§ Mr. GreenwoodCould my hon. Friend say by what firm this vessel was built, and for how long and for what reason she has been out of commission since she was delivered?
§ Mr. EdwardsShe was built by Messrs. Harland and Wolff. As to the latter part of my hon. Friend's supplementary, that is a matter for the Transport Commission.