HC Deb 22 June 1960 vol 625 c48W
79. Mr. P. Williams

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement on his recent visit to United Kingdom shipyards.

Mr. Marples

Last week I visited a number of shipyards, ship-repair yards and marine engineering establishments on Clydeside and the North-East coasts. The purpose of my visit was to see at first hand the measures the industry is taking to modernise its facilities, and to discuss with the management and the trade unions the problems with which the industry is faced. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking all concerned for the generous way in which they received me, and the care and trouble they devoted to my visit.