§ Mr. F. Willeyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether in determining the allocation and deliveries of steel to Wear shipbuilders due regard is paid to the fact that Sunderland is in a Development Area; and what effect that has on the allocation and deliveries.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsNearly all shipbuilding yards are in development areas, or in a region which is a special employment area. I regret, therefore, that it is not possible to select Wear Shipbuilders for special treatment because Sunderland is in a Development Area.