Mr. DUNDAS WHITEasked whether the right hon. Gentleman is in a position, to make any statement with reference to the shipping strike as it affects the Clyde; and whether it has been possible for him to take any steps to promote a settlement of the dispute?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am afraid I cannot say more than that the Board of Trade are closely watching developments in the shipping dispute on the Clyde and elsewhere.
Mr. DUNDAS WHITEasked whether the right hon. Gentleman's attention has been called to suggestions that in the course of the shipping strike various Home-trade ships have been permitted to sail from the Clyde insufficiently manned; whether any specific instances have been brought to his notice; and, if so, whether investigations have been made, and with what results?
§ Mr. TENNANTOnly two cases have been brought to my notice in which it was alleged that Home-trade vessels have left the Clyde insufficiently manned. Investigations were made and it was found in each case that the manning was adequate.