HC Deb 29 June 1964 vol 697 c161W
89. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will make a further statement on the use of shipyards for the purpose of manufacturing building components.

Mr. Sharples

As my right hon. Friend told the hon. Member for Glasgow, Craigton (Mr. Millan) on 18th February, a number of shipyards have entered the building field to a modest extent; one subsidiary company is exhibiting a prefabricated house at the current Industrialised Building Systems and Components Exhibition. The Shipyard Enquiry Offices are still ready to give advice on diversification, but the initiative must rest with the yards themselves.