§ 52. Mr. AYLESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if any subsidies out of 208 public funds are paid to any shipping companies for any purpose; and, if so, whether he can state the amount and for what purpose, and through what Departments of State?
§ Mr. P. SNOWDENA sum of £29,000 is provided in the Scottish Office Vote this year as a subsidy towards the cost of the Hebridean Steamer Services. This is the only payment out of public funds that can be described as a shipping subsidy.
§ Mr. BROCKWAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether a condition is attached to these subsidies by which a living wage must be paid to the workers in the industry?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI think the hon. Member had better address that question to the Secretary of State for Scotland.