§ Sir Edward du Cannasked the Prime Minister whether the statement by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport, Lord Brabazon of Tara, on 24 November at Chelmsford to the effect that he could offer no hope that the Government would take action to halt the decline in the United Kingdom merchant fleet represents Government policy; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government monitor the size of the merchant fleet closely and will continue to keep the position under review.