§ 36. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the President of the Board of Trade what are the terms of reference of the official inquiry ordered by Her Majesty's Government into the shipping industry: and whether the report will be published.
§ Mr. MasonFollowing representations received from the shipping industry about the possible effects of changes in taxation, the Departments concerned have been examining the industry's financial and economic position and expect shortly to receive a further statement from the Chamber of Shipping. I do not contemplate publication of any report on this work.