HC Deb 29 November 1948 vol 458 cc150-1W
67. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Transport whether he intends to refer to the new Coastal Shipping Advisory Committee the question of whether State subsidies for coastal shipping should be continued.

Mr. Barnes

I propose, at this stage, to leave the Committee to consider and report on the matters which, in their opinion, are the most urgent. I have no doubt that these will include matters affecting the need for the subsidy to which my hon. Friend refers.