Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will ensure that ship repair yards are not subject to the three-day working restriction; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Boothasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will ensure that no ship whose normal business is conveying essential supplies to Great Britain is delayed in a ship repair yard by the three-day working week regulations.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantRepresentations have been made that the ship repairing industry should be exempt from the present electricity restrictions and these are being considered.