§ Sir G. JONESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any subsidies, direct or indirect, are granted by the governments of the United States of America, Germany, and France to the shipbuilding industry in those countries; and, if so, the nature and amounts of such subsidies in each case?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHAssistance in some form or other to the shipbuilding industry is given by the Governments of the United States of America, Germany, and France. I hope shortly to be in a position to send the hon. Member further information.