§ 61. Mr. John Hallasked the Minister of Transport what representations have been made to him about the congestion in the London and other docks leading to serious delays in shipments and the consequent adverse effect on exports.
§ Mr. Tom FraserI have received representations from various sources about congestion in the docks and delays to exports. I have, therefore, arranged, in consultation with other Ministers concerned, for urgent discussions to be held by my Department (in association with the other Departments concerned) with representatives of port authorities, shipowners and other port users. The object of these discussions is to elucidate the facts of the situation and to explore what action can be taken in the short term, by the196W Government or the parties primarily concerned, to accelerate the movement of exports.