§ 66. Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how the time taken to turn round ships in colonial ports in 1952 compares with that of pre-war years.
§ Mr. HopkinsonIn the absence of detailed records it is not possible to make a precise comparison, but it is understood that in some colonial ports ships are turned round at least as quickly, if not more quickly, than in pre-war years. At those places where the rate has deteriorated through for example increases in traffic and cargo urgent steps are being taken to improve port facilities so as to reduce delays.