§ 70. Sir R. Boothbyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that there is a shortage of Gardner engines for the Scottish inshore fishing fleet; and whether he will take steps to facilitate the supply of these engines from those in his possession.
§ Mr. Wingfield DigbyI am aware that the delivery period for Gardner engines is now two years or more. I regret that 41W it is not possible to give up any more of the engines already bought for naval use, but I have recently written to my hon. Friend suggesting another way in which the Admiralty might be able to help.