§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Transport what steps he has taken to comply with the request of the Aberdeen trade unions, the Aberdeen Fishing Vessel Owners' Association, the Aberdeen Port Users' Association and the Aberdeen Harbour Board to investigate and find a solution of the problems prejudicing the landing and transport of fish at and from Aberdeen Harbour.
§ Mr. CarmichaelDiscussions are still taking place among local interests about the berthing of fishing vessels at Aberdeen. This matter is not for us but may have a bearing on a decision my right hon. Friend has to take about the issue of licences to port employers there. We have therefore held up this decision pending the result of the local discussions, but we cannot delay it much longer.