HC Deb 19 July 1961 vol 644 cc134-5W
54. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the recent failure of Messrs. Readhead's, of South Shields, under the chairmanship of Mr. Towers, to obtain a shipbuilding order, despite the fact that their tender was the lowest in the country, details of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Tynemouth; and if he will request the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company to investigate the loss of this contract.

Mr. Marples

I am aware of this case. It will be among those to be investigated by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company.

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