§ 75. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that British oil firms are placing orders for two tankers in foreign yards because British prices are too high; if he will take steps to assist British shipbuilders to secure such contracts in future; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarplesI understand my hon. Friend is referring to the inquiries which British Petroleum is making in Sweden for four product carriers. It has not yet decided where to place these orders.