§ 98. Sir P. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the average number of hours worked by Trinity House pilots in the Isle of Wight service at the present time is 95 per week; and what steps he proposes to take in conjunction with the other authorities concerned to ensure more reasonable conditions of work for these men.
§ Mr. BarnesI have received representations on this matter and arrangements have been made for the position to be examined at a meeting on the 29th of of this month with representatives of the pilots, the Trinity House and the shipowners.