§ 46. Captain CARR-GOMMasked the Prime Minister if his attention has been drawn to the complaints of wastage in unloading grain in the Port of London; and whether he will state what steps the Government will take to deal with this matter?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of SHIPPING (Sir Leo Chiozza Money)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. I have had careful inquiry made into this matter and cannot find that there has been any avoidable waste in unloading grain in the Port of London, or that any complaints have been made. Examination of a number of recent cases of unloadings shows in each case a wastage of less than 1 per cent., which is considered good discharge. It is possible, however, that my hon. and gallant Friend knows of a case which has not been brought to my attention, and, if so, I should be much obliged if he would let me have particulars to enable me to prosecute further inquiries.
§ Captain CARR-GOMMCan my hon. Friend say whether this answer covers the case of ships unloading at private wharves?
§ Sir L. CHIOZZA MONEYI am afraid I have imperfectly heard my hon. Friend's question, but I shall be obliged if he will give me cases himself for inquiry?