HC Deb 28 March 1955 vol 539 c1W
10 and 11. Mr. Warbey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) how many ships and of what size and speed are the subject of the application for a licence made by the Lürssens shipyard to the Allied Military Security Board in West Germany;

(2) the policy of the Government regarding the issue of licences for the construction in German shipyards of ships whose size, speed or equipment exceed the limits laid down in Allied security Ordinances.

Mr. Turton

My right hon. Friend the Minister of State told the hon. Member on 21st March that thee ships are the subject of licence application by the Liirssens shipyard. The boats would be of 125 tons displacement and capable of 39 knots, with overall length of 34.9 metres. Her Majesty's Government's policy with regard to licensing is to treat each application on its merits.