§ 52. Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Technology whether he will set up an inquiry into the delay in the building and completion of the "Queen Elizabeth 2".
§ Mr. BennNo. I do not believe that a formal inquiry into this matter would serve any useful purpose, but I am keeping in close touch with the situation.
§ Mr. Rankinasked the Minister of Technology if he will appoint a Committee of Inquiry with full powers to investigate the cause or causes of the mishaps to the "Queen Elizabeth 2" while undergoing her trials, and to make recommendations.