HC Deb 08 December 1966 vol 737 c335W
66. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has now been made in the review of the Merchant Shipping Acts; and when amending legislation will be introduced.

Mr. Mason

I assume that my hon. Friend refers to the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts relating to the conditions of service of seamen. We must await the report of the Court of Inquiry set up by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour, under Lord Pearson's chairmanship. I understand that this can be expected in the New Year.