HC Deb 25 March 1964 vol 692 cc99-100W
Mr. John Page

asked the Minister of Defence what steps he has taken to improve efficiency and reduce manpower by reorganising his Department with the help of the Treasury Organisation and Methods Section; what use his Department makes of outside management con-

Mr. Pounder

asked the Minister of Transport what percentage of merchant shipping registered in the United Kingdom was built in United Kingdom yards.

Mr. Marples

Of the total tonnage of merchant shipping of 500 gross tons and over on the United Kingdom register at the end of February 1964, 81 per cent. was built in United Kingdom yards.