§ 46. Mr. J. Howardasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will make a statement upon the shortage of radio officers in the Merchant Navy.
§ Mr. NeaveThere has been a shortage of radio officers for some time. On occasions delay to ships has been avoided only because officers have been willing to forgo some of their leave and because in proper cases my right hon. Friend has relaxed the sea-service requirements of the Radio Rules. We are anxious to help in any way open to us and my Department is in touch with the two sides of the industry about the problem.