§ Mr. Milneasked the President of the Board of Trade if, in view of the need to make the fullest use of the available skilled manpower in the reorganisation of the docks, ports and harbours of Great Britain, he will introduce legislation to facilitate the transfer arrangements of pilots from one port to another and terminate the present restriction of movement on pilots over 35 years of age.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuI do not think that legislation on this point would be appropriate but my right hon. Friend is considering generally, with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport, what changes in the arrangements for pilotage are necessary in view of the Government's proposals for reorganisation of the ports.