§ Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Minister of Health whether any circular has been addressed by him during the past three years to local authorities advising them to insist upon the increased use by their contractors of coastal shipping for the transport of heavy materials wherever possible, in order to reduce traffic congestion?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEARENo, Sir, but as my right hon. Friend promised just before Easter he is examining this matter generally with the Board of Trade.