HC Deb 03 December 1964 vol 703 cc99-100W
37. Sir F. Bennett

asked the President of the Board Trade what representations he has received about the effect on export of delays in shipments through the London Docks, and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Redhead

My right hon. Friend has received numerous representations from individual companies and from industrial and commercial organisations. He has replied that he is concerned about the effect on exports of delays at the docks, and that he is working closely with my right hon. Friends the Ministers of Transport and Labour to find a solution.

40. Mr. Godman Irvine

asked the President of the Board of Trade what estimate he has made of the loss of exports during the six months ended on 31st October through cancellation of orders because of late delivery and for other reasons arising out of industrial disputes at the London Docks and other docks.

41. Mr. John Hall

asked the President of the Board of Trade what estimate he has made of the additional cost to exporters of the delays in the shipment of goods caused by industrial disputes at the London and other docks.

Mr. Redhead

I regret that I am unable to give such estimates.