§ Mr. Levyasked the Minister of Shipping how many shipbuilding yards had been closed down or diverted to other purposes up to the date of the outbreak of war; and how many of these it is proposed to reopen for shipbuilding?
Sir A. SalterThe total number of yards involved is 38. As I have stated in reply to Questions by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Ayr Burghs (Sir T. Moore) to-day, the possibility of reopening some is under constant review, having regard to the amount of labour available.