§ 64. Mr. Bottomleyasked the Minister of Transport why it is not compulsory for ships in the Tees pilotage district to employ pilots.
§ Mr. GalbraithPilotage is not compulsory in the Tees pilotage district because we do not consider it to be necessary at present for safe navigation in that district. If at some future date we were satisfied of the necessity for compulsory pilotage, my right hon. Friend would be prepared to make an appropriate Order under the Pilotage Act.