HC Deb 19 June 1963 vol 679 cc67-8W
Mr. P. Williams

asked the Minister of Transport what representations he has received following his proposals to provide financial assistance for the British shipping industry.

Mr. Noble

The distribution of crofts in the islands of the Outer Hebrides for which acreages are entered in the register of crofts kept by the Crofters Commission is as shown in the following table:

Mr. Marples

None. The primary purpose of the scheme is to promote employment in the shipyards. Both the shipbuilding and shipping industries have made statements welcoming it.