Mr. Alan Lee Williamsasked the Minister of Transport what representations have been made to her by the Association of Master Lightermen, the Watermen's, Lightermen, Tugmen and Bargemen's Union and the Transport 40W and General Workers Union, on the future of the Thames lighterage industry.
§ Mr. John MorrisFollowing the circulation of the working document on ports reorganisation the Watermen, Lightermen, Tugmen and Bargemen's Union have made representations to my right hon. Friend on the desirability of nationalising lighterage and towage undertakings; and we have recently received a copy of a comprehensive memorandum prepared by this Union on the London lighterage industry. My right hon. Friend has not yet received the comments on the subject from the Association of Master Lightermen and Bargeowners and the Transport and General Workers' Union.