§ Sir CHARLES HENRYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller if he will state what is the position of the national shipyards at Chepstow; and whether they are being proceeded with under the direction of Lord Pirrie or whether it is the intention of the Government to cease operations and to dispose of the site and works?
§ Colonel L. WILSONI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I have given to-day to the hon. Member for the South Molton Division, and to the reply given yesterday to the hon. Member for Preston.
§ Sir C HENRYasked what progress has been made with the housing scheme at Chepstow; how many houses have been completed; and how the work is being carried on, whether by contract or otherwise?
§ Colonel WILSONEighty-five houses have been completed in the housing 1815W schemes in progress at Chepstow; 80 houses are over 90 per cent. complete, 46 houses over 50 per cent. complete, and 147 more houses are in various states of progress. The work at Chepstow is at present being carried out by contract. The general question of the housing arrangements in connection with the national shipyards is at present under consideration by the Shipping Controller.