HC Deb 06 April 1954 vol 526 c22W
85. Mr. Willey

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what progress has been made regarding a testing tank for the shipbuilding industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bevins

Detailed designs of the tank and its equipment, which are elaborate because of the need for a high degree of accuracy, are now almost complete. Construction at Feltham is expected to start in October and it is hoped to complete the work in 1958.

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