§ 44. Mr. P. Williamsasked the Minister of Transport whether he will now make a further statement of the Government's policy towards British shipping.
§ Mr. MarplesMy discussions with the General Council of British Shipping on the recommendations made in its Survey Report are not yet complete.
§ Mr. WilliamsWhile recognising the difficulty of pursuing this matter at Question Time, and also recognising that it is not strictly the responsibility of my right hon. Friend, may I ask him if he can give an assurance that he will support the idea of a debate on shipping and shipbuilding before the Summer Recess?
§ Mr. MarplesI would rather leave that to my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House.
§ Mr. MellishCannot we have something more specific from the Minister? He is to leave the question of traffic wardens to the Home Secretary and the question of a debate to the Leader of the House. When is he going to do something himself? Cannot we have a debate soon?
§ Mr. MarplesI accept the implication, and, as the hon. Gentleman has Supply Days at his disposal, no doubt he could put that subject down for debate.