HC Deb 02 November 1949 vol 469 c386
36. Major Legge-Bourke

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how far it is now possible to repair merchant ships in Malta.

Mr. W. Edwards

Facilities at Malta have for some time been available for the repair of merchant ships, and any such work within the dry dock capacity of the dockyard will be welcome.

Major Legge-Bourke

Will the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that any ships which the Maltese may have bought for themselves in order to facilitate emigration will be repaired, if repairs are necessary?

Mr. Edwards

We shall consider every application made for the use of the dockyard for merchant ship repairs.