§ Captain Orrasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Shipbuilding Committee of Inquiry has now started its work; and how long be expects the inquiry to take.
§ Mr. MasonThe Committee met on 16th February and has issued a Press notice inviting evidence. I hope that it may find it possible to report in about a year's time. The Committee has assured the Minister of State that it will complete its work as quickly as is consistent with doing a thorough job.