HC Deb 24 October 1961 vol 646 cc49-50W
69. Mr. P. Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he is taking to ensure that British shipbuilding firms can secure long-term finance to enable them to compete with Continental producers.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

The evidence I have seen does not suggest that difficulty in obtaining long-term finance is a major factor preventing British shipbuilding firms from competing with Continental producers.