§ 78. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that there is concern in Malta about the diminution in employment in the Admiralty shipyards there; and if he will make a comprehensive statement as to his plans for the future of the shipyards and as to the maintenance and extension of full employment there.
§ Mr. T. G. D. GalbraithI am well aware of the concern that exists in Malta about the possibility of reductions in Service expenditure there. In reply to the second part of the Question, I cannot add to the statement made by my hon. Friend, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Colonial Office on 25th July.