§ Mr. DONALDasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller whether he will state the number of concrete ships already launched and completed, giving the approximate tonnage, together with the number at present under construction in the United Kingdom; and if it is the intention of the Government to continue to encourage 662W concrete shipbuilding in this country, which would give employment to a good number of our demobilised men?
§ Colonel L. WILSONAs hostilities have ceased, it is not intended to build any more craft to Government order, as they would not be required, but there is nothing to prevent contracts being placed for private account.