§ Mr. Hoyasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that the shortage of steel is creating unemployment in the shipyards in Leith; and what steps he is taking to increase the allocation.
§ Mr. J. P. L. ThomasI am aware that there has recently been some increase in unemployment among shipyard workers in Leith. As I informed the hon. Member for Itchen (Mr. Morley) on 30th July, the steel allocation for shipbuilding will be increased from October next.