HC Deb 22 January 1958 vol 580 c177W
81. Mr. P. Williams

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how far he expects deliveries of steel to the shipyards to meet requirements during 1958.

Mr. T. G. D. Galbraith

I am advised that the demand by competing users of plate and heavy sections may slacken in 1958 and that production will improve. The shipbuilders' prospects this year may, therefore, be considered brighter—although owing to the increasing demands of the shipyards I would not yet regard the future as fully assured.