§ 5. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government has at any time recently considered the revision of the navigation laws with the object of assisting our coastal trade; and, if so, with what result?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)Yes, Sir, but it has not so far been thought to be to the advantage of British shipping as a whole to take the measures suggested.