HC Deb 04 November 1959 vol 612 cc43-4W
48. Mr. Fernyhough

asked the Minister of Transport how much the Government proposes to give towards the cost of the replacement of the Queen liners.

Mr. Marples

As already announced, the Government have appointed a small Committee under the Chairmanship of Lord Chandos to examine the problems involved in the replacement of the "Queens". The Government will make no decision in this matter until the Committee's Report has been received and considered.