§ 5. Mr. P. Thorneycroftasked the Minister of Labour what limits on overtime working in the London Docks have been imposed; by whom these limits have been imposed; and what steps the Government intend to take to speed the turn-round of ships following on the Report of the Working Party.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI am not aware that any limits on overtime working have been imposed in the London Docks. Questions as to hours of working are, however, matters for joint agreement between the two sides. As regards the second part of the Question my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport is arranging for the recommendations of the Working Party's Report, which covers all aspects of shipping turn-round, to be considered and implemented by the parties concerned.