§ 60. Mr. A. SHAWasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the fact that vessels which arrived in the Thames in January or earlier are still lying with their cargo unloaded; and whether immediate steps will be taken to release such vessels for further voyages?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (Colonel Leslie Wilson)I have been asked to reply. I am informed that all vessels that arrived in the Thames for discharge and loading in the Docks of the Port of London Authority, in January or earlier, have now completed discharge. One such vessel that was delayed pending discharge of her cargo of meat (s.s. "Port Elliot," arrived 22nd January) completes loading and sails on the 23rd March. The only two other ships that were delayed are now repairing preparatory to further voyages.