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Open-Air Shipyards (Black-Out Hours).

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce. – in the House of Commons at on 5 December 1939.

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Photo of Mr George Garro-Jones Mr George Garro-Jones , Aberdeen North

asked the Minister of Shipping what steps he proposes to take to maintain the hours of work in open-air shipyards during black-out hours?

Photo of Mr John Gilmour Mr John Gilmour , Glasgow Pollok

This question is under urgent examination with particular reference to local conditions in each case.

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields

May we take it that active steps are being taken by the Minister to prevent production falling under the difficulties of the black-out?

Photo of Mr John Gilmour Mr John Gilmour , Glasgow Pollok

Yes, Sir. We realise the urgency of this matter.

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