§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of War Transport if he is aware that the continued policy of secrecy regarding dates of arrival and departure of merchant ships is causing serious delays and loss to exporting firms in this country; why this policy is being maintained now; and when it will be abandoned.
§ Mr. BarnesRestrictions on the publication of shipping information were withdrawn in September last, and full information as to arrivals and departures of merchant ships now appears daily in the shipping Press. The last part of the Question, therefore, does not arise.