HC Deb 03 December 1970 vol 807 c463W
85. Mr. Cockeram

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he hopes to complete the trials of different systems of communication assistants aboard oil tankers when using the River Mersey.

Mr. Anthony Grant

These trials, carried out by the Mersey Docks and Harbours Board as pilotage authority, have been completed. The reports of the masters and pilots of the ships concerned are being studied by the Department, and we hope to consult all concerned shortly.