7. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Shipping whether he will define the powers of the Advisory Council of the Ministry?
§ Sir J. GilmourThe Council is an advisory body, appointed to advise me on matters which I may refer to it or which members of the Council wish to bring to my notice.
§ Mr. GallacherAre there any seamen on the Advisory Council?
§ Sir J. GilmourThere are representatives of the various sides of the industry.
§ Mr. ShinwellAre we to understand that the Advisory Council is the limit to which the Minister intends to proceed so far as actual consultation is concerned?
§ Sir J. GilmourNot entirely, necessarily. The Council meets once a week and people can raise any point they like relating to the industry, and I can submit opinions to them.