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57.
Mr. G. M. Thomson
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the tonnage limit of larger merchant vessels that can be supplied to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and to Poland.
Mr. J. P. L. Thomas
The tonnage of individual ships is only one factor governing the export of shipping to the Soviet bloc. Each application has, therefore, to be considered on its merits.
58.
Mr. G. M. Thomson
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what value of shipbuilding orders have been placed with British firms by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics during the last 12 months.
Mr. J. P. L. Thomas
Approximately £6 million.