§ Mr. T. LEWISasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the effect of the de-rating scheme will be to place the coastwise shipping industry at considerable disadvantage as compared with the railway companies; and, if so, whether he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Mr. HERBERT MORRISONI am not aware that de-rating will operate to the disadvantage of the coastwise shipping industry, and, on the facts at present before me, I see no reason to propose legislation amending the Local Government Act, 1929, in this respect.