§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the present investment allowance for British shipping is prejudicial to forward planning in the shipping industry; and if he will take steps to increase and stabilise this allowance in a way which will not prevent British shipping from competing on equal terms with foreign shipping.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydI do not believe the suggestion in the first part of the hon. and learned Member's Question. As regards the second part, I cannot anticipate my Budget statement.