§ 57. Mr. M. O'Neillasked the Minister of Transport whether he will introduce legislation to enable the chairmen of the inquiries set up by him to award costs and to recompense organisations who, in the public interest, are represented at such inquiries.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI assume that the hon. Member is referring to Courts of Formal Investigation into shipping casualties. The Rules which govern the procedure to be followed by these Courts provide that a Court may order the costs and expenses of the investigation to be paid by my Department or by any other Party. There is therefore no need for further legislation.