§ Sir D. Robertsonasked the Minister of War Transport why the British refrigerator cargo vessel s.s. "Thorland" remains unused by his Department; and if he is aware that this urgently-needed ship has been lying unused in Norway since liberation in May, 1945.
§ Mr. Strauss:The "Thorland" was found in Norway when that country was liberated. In view of the pressure on repair facilities it was not possible to afford any priority for repair work on this 42-year-old ship.