HC Deb 27 January 1954 vol 522 c252W
112. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what action he is taking to secure quicker delivery of boiler plate to the shipyards.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

Assistance in overcoming shortages of boiler plate in the shipyards, in common with shortages of other types of steel plate, is afforded through the medium of the Inter-Departmental Committee referred to in the announcement made by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply on 20th April last.