HC Deb 22 February 1967 vol 741 c293W
87. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from the National Union of Seamen about the decline in coastal shipping; and what proposal he has for reviving it.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

The National Union of Seamen have recently discussed this issue at the Board of Trade and have also made representations to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport. The level of activity of coastal shipping depends mainly on the cargo offering, but the Union's views are to be the subject of a further meeting.