§ Mr. Pounderasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will confirm that there are no plans to alter the status of Belfast as an examination centre for the Department's maritime examinations for deck and engine-room certificates.
§ Mr. OnslowThe locations of examination centres and the frequency of these examinations are under consideration but no firm proposals have yet been formulated regarding the Belfast or any other centre. When they are, there will be full consultation with the interested bodies.