§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what is the target for shipbuilding tonnage for 1948 as a whole, and not only for tankers completed as shown on page 37 of the Economic Survey for 1948, Command Paper No. 7344.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsThe output of ship tonnage is largely dependent upon supplies of steel. The likely available supplies of steel have recently been the subject of earnest consideration by my noble Friend who hopes very shortly to discuss with both sides of the industry the target for 1948.