HC Deb 10 December 1929 vol 233 cc275-6W
Mr. EDE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has made any inquiries into the number of countries outside Great Britain who are giving State assistance by credits or otherwise to the shipbuilding industry; if so, how many such countries there are; and what is the effect on the competitive power of the industry in those countries?

the 15th May, 1929, the latest date for which complete information is available.

two new vessels for the Inner and the Outer Isles services; and every effort will be made to improve the services when these new boats are available.