HC Deb 13 December 1934 vol 296 c560
37. Mr. RANKIN

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of countries which compel the employment of home-stevedores on foreign vessels visiting their ports; and the number of countries which permit the crews of the visiting vessel to co-operate in or undertake the work of loading cargo on visiting foreign ports?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I have not the precise information desired by my hon. Friend, but I understand that it is the general rule both in this and in other countries for stevedores to be employed.

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