§ 45. Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will give support to design studies into the possible reintroduction of wind- powered cargo vessels.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallThe Department of Industry has already supported a number of studies on the question of wind-assisted commercial ships. It has concluded from these that there is no commercial case for the re-introduction of the traditional sailing vessel and that the considerable expenditure involved in the necessary research, development and design of more novel forms of wind assistance is not justified at the present time.