§ 37. Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether Her Majesty's Government intend placing additional orders for Royal Naval vessels with a view to safeguarding employment in the shipbuilding industries.
§ Dr. GilbertWe are conscious of the contribution which defence procurement makes to maintaining employment, but the overriding aim of the Ministry of Defence must be to procure the equipment required by the Services at the right price and time.