§ 65. Mr. Rankinasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the Russian shipbuilding orders placed with France, West Germany, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Denmark and Yugoslavia during the past two years, he is satisfied that sufficient effort is being made by his Department in its support of British industry to secure a share of future Russian orders for British shipyards; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarplesYes, but the securing of any orders is a commercial matter for the yards concerned.