§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is his estimate of the effect on employment in the River Tyne of the proposed withdrawal of the Norwegian shipping lines from the river.
§ Mr. John Fraser:I understand that the withdrawal of these services, which is not expected before the end of September, might lead directly to the loss of some 60 to 70 jobs on Tyneside. It is as yet too early to assess in detail the full effect on employment of the withdrawal of the services.