HC Deb 03 July 1963 vol 680 cc60-1W
58. Mr. Fernyhough

asked the Minister of Transport what has been the response to his shipbuilding credit scheme; what firm orders have been placed as a consequence; and what tonnage such orders represent.

Mr. Marples

The response to the scheme has been encouraging and a number of applications for loan are at an advanced stage of consideration. It is too early for me to make an announcement about firm orders.