HC Deb 19 October 1954 vol 531 c1012
19. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Labour how the average number of turns worked by Cardiff dockers in 1954 compares with the national average.

Mr. Watkinson

Up to 2nd October, Cardiff dock workers worked on an average 8.1 turns a week as compared with the national figure of 9.7 turns.

Mr. Callaghan

Will the Minister take note of the apprehension that these figures are causing in Cardiff? Will he consult the Minister of Transport to see whether some adjustments of road and railway charges would do something to bring Cardiff into line with other ports?

Mr. Watkinson

Yes, I will certainly undertake that.