§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Shipping whether he will take steps to see that a motor-launch is put at the disposal of the local authorities at the Tail of the Bank in the Clyde area, or to one of these authorities, for the purpose of returning merchant seamen to their ships after the onset of the black-out?
§ Mr. CrossA boat can be provided, the difficulty, as the hon. and learned Member will appreciate, is the provision of a boat service during the black-out period. The problem is being examined urgently on the spot and the best practicable arrangements will be made for the convenience of seamen.