HC Deb 26 March 1976 vol 908 cc321-2W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if his Department will publish a map of the United Kingdom showing the area covered by the "dockers' corridor" extended by one mile.

Mr. Booth

No. The expense of preparation and publication of a map showing the area covered by the cargo-handling zone as defined in the Dock Work Regulation Bill but extended by one mile would not be warranted.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if it will be the intention of the Government to extend the provisions of the Dock Labour Scheme to canals and other inland waterways.

Mr. Booth

My right hon. Friend's proposals for determining the application of the Dock Labour Scheme are set out in the Dock Work Regulation Bill. This places the statutory responsibility for making recommendations which could lead to an extension of the scheme upon the National Dock Labour Board.