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Mercantile Marine (Dry-Dock Accommodation).

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Industry. – in the House of Commons at on 16 January 1940.

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Mr. Jenkins:

asked the Minister of Shipping whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the improvement in the dry-dock accommodation at the ports on the Welsh side of the Bristol Channel?

Photo of Mr John Gilmour Mr John Gilmour , Glasgow Pollok

Yes, Sir. A dry dock at Newport which had been closed for a considerable time has, on the initiative of the owners, been reconditioned, and has become available for docking large vessels.

Mr. Jenkins:

Does not the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is need in South Wales ports for more and larger dry docks?

Photo of Mr John Gilmour Mr John Gilmour , Glasgow Pollok

The question is under consideration.

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