§ Dr. John Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether his Department had any discussions with P & O lines about the group's decision to place an £80 million order for a new liner in a Finnish shipyard; what view he takes of this decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SproatThere were no discussions between my Department and P & O on the order in question. Decisions whether and where to order ships are for the commercial judgement of shipowners.