HC Deb 29 July 1964 vol 699 c322W
79. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Transport what steps he is taking to aid further the shipbuilding industry, in view of the lack of any evidence of a substantial upward trend in ordering.

Mr. Marples

The Government's Shipbuilding Credit Scheme has given the industry a breathing space in which to reorganise itself in order to become more competitive. I have no plans to assist the shipbuilding industry financially.

80. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Transport what was the intake of orders for British shipyards not negotiated under the Government Credit Scheme for the latest available six-month period.

Mr. Marples

446,000 gross tons of orders (including export orders) were placed outside the terms of the Credit Scheme in the six months ended 30th June, 1964.