§ 9. Mr. Benceasked the Minister of Transport how many shipbuilding berths are unoccupied in Scottish shipyards; and what steps he is taking to get these idle resources put to use.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettAt the end of 1961 some sixty berths were vacant in Scottish shipyards, but this is not a true measure of idle capacity because modern techniques have diminished the number of berths needed for a given output. We do not plan any specific Government action on the lines suggested in the Question.