39. Mr. Milanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about Governmental assistance to encourage British shipping companies to place orders in British shipyards.
§ Mr. McMasterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he intends to take to encourage British and foreign ship-owners to place new construction orders in British ship-building yards; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John DaviesA statement on this subject will be made as soon as possible.