§ 48. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is now in a position to make a report of the inquiry into Baileys (Malta); what progress has been made in the transformation of the naval dockyard into a commercial one; if any negotiations are taking place with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation about Malta; and if he will make a statement on the present position.
§ Mr. SandysWork on the main conversion contract started in March and is proceeding according to schedule.
On the other matters raised by the hon. Member, I hope to make a statement shortly.