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Mr. Hector Hughes
asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the continuing diminution of orders for and in Aberdeen shipbuilding yards; and what steps he, in conjunction with the Admiralty, is taking to attract further orders to Aberdeen shipbuilding and ship-repairing yards.
Mr. Marples
Yes. But orders are scarce throughout the country and it is not the policy of the Government to give preference to a particular area in placing its own orders, or to try to persuade others to do so.