HC Deb 08 March 1971 vol 813 c13W
86. Mr. Cockeram

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement announcing his decision about the trials with different systems of communication assistants which were completed last year by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board and which he has been considering.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The trials show that a communications assistant to the pilot would be useful on large foreign ships in the Mersey. The Department has invited all concerned to meet it this month.