HC Deb 18 November 1977 vol 939 c393W
Mr. Hordern

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will publish the findings of a report prepared for the British Ports Association, the General Council of British Shipping and the National Ports Council, on dock manning.

Mr. William Rodgers

This comparison of the performance of selected British and Continental ports in the handling of general cargo in conventional vessels was commissioned by the bodies referred to by the hon. Gentleman. Publication is a matter for them.