§ Mr. RUSSELLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is still proposed to close the mercantile marine office at North Shields; and, if so, when he is likely to come to a decision on the matter?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERAfter careful consideration of all the circumstances, the Board of Trade have decided not to proceed further at present with the proposal to close the mercantile marine office at North Shields.