§ 119. Sir W. Darlingasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many vessels have been laid up in Surrey, Millwall, Royal and Tilbury Docks for more than four days.
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§ Mr. MolsonThe Port of London Authority inform me that from the beginning of June until 3rd July, only three small ships had been held up for more than four days.
§ Sir W. Darlingasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is aware of complaints from importers of undue delay in clearing ships in London docks and if arrangements can be made to divert some shipping to other ports in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MolsonThe Port of London Authority inform me that there have been very few such complaints. It is for shippers to decide which port they wish to use.