HC Deb 14 March 1949 vol 462 cc163-4W
82. Mr. Awbery

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that subsidies are granted to ship repairers on the Continent and that this is giving them an undue advantage in the competitive market for ship repairing; and what he is doing to establish reasonable and fair competition in this industry.

Mr. W. Edwards

I am not aware that ship repairers on the Continent are receiving subsidies. The second part of the Question does not therefore arise.

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