§ 71. Mr. A. V. ALEXANDERasked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet received the observations of the 1381 Ipswich Dock Commissioners on a question which he submitted to them concerning a flat rate duty of 1s. 6d. per ton on rail-borne coal delivered in Ipswich; and, if so, will he now state what these observatons are?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Colonel Ashley)I understand that the Ipswich Dock Commissioners have this matter under consideration but I have not yet received a definite reply from them on the subject. I am informed that the next meeting of the Commissioners will not be held till the second week of April.
§ Mr. ALEXANDERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this matter has been discussed between him and myself for a whole month, and are we likely to get an early reply?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI do not think that there has been any undue delay. The Dock Commissioners considered this matter about 10 days ago, and they adjourned the discussion to the second we-3k in April, when they hope to come to a decision.