§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Transport on what date he received a communication from Mrs. Gladys Jacobs, the Secretary of the West Ham Trades Council, concerning the Merchant Shipping Bill; what was the nature of this communication; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. MulleyI received a letter on this subject from Mrs. Jacobs on 14th April. On the same day it was passed to the President of the Board of Trade, who is responsible for the Merchant Shipping Bill. Mrs. Jacobs has been informed of this action.