HC Deb 27 October 1952 vol 505 c1562
4. Mr. Peart

asked the Minister of Transport what action he proposes to take to remedy the deficiency of steel required for urgent port works.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The Government are fully aware of the need of steel for urgent port works, and recognise this, so far as the general steel shortage permits, in the allocations made to such works.

Mr. Peart

Has the Minister considered the report of the Ports Efficiency Committee, which especially mentions this, and will he urge the Minister of Supply to give a measure of priority to these urgent projects?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I have read the two reports with the greatest possible care, and I think that my noble Friend the Secretary of State for the Co-ordination of Transport, Fuel and Power may be making a statement about them shortly.

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