§ 73. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what steps the Government are taking, through the International Labour Organisation or any other means, to initiate international action regarding line ships flying flags of convenience and thereby able to claim benefits of low taxes and evade labour laws imposed by other maritime nations, with a view to avoiding the necessity for industrial action when such ships arrive at a port where an embargo on them is in operation.
§ Mr. NeaveNone, at present. Her Majesty's Government are considering the problem of flags of convenience but are not proposing to take any action directed specifically towards the end which the hon. Member has in view.