§ 107. Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Technology what progress he has made in implementing the recommendations of the Geddes Committee on Shipbuilding; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennLegislation based on the Geddes Report will be introduced as soon as possible in accordance with the timetable proposed in the Report. Provision for the relief of shipbuilders from certain indirect taxes was made in the Finance Act, and came into effect on 12th September, 1966. The Shipbuilding Industry Board has been set up on a non-statutory basis.