§ 62. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware of the national need for more ship tonnage, what steps he is taking to meet it; and if he will ensure that Aberdeen shipyards, where there is unemployment, get their fair share of orders to build new ships and to repair old ships.
§ Mr. W. J. EdwardsThe future requirements of British shipping are being adequately met by the ships on order and under construction in British yards. As regards the position in Aberdeen, the future prospects of the shipyards will depend on the ability of the yards to obtain further work.