HC Deb 22 March 1961 vol 637 c42W
46. Mr. Deedes

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will define the functions of his Department in the consideration of tenders for the new Cunard liner.

48. Mr. Longden

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will lay on the Table of the House all the tenders received by the Cunard Company for the new liner.

Mr. Marples

The tenders will be dealt with in accordance with normal commercial practice. My Department will be associated with the Cunard Company in their consideration of the tenders so that the Government may be satisfied that the best proposition is accepted.