§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received concerning his decision to delegate some of the Marine Surveyor's work to Lloyd's Register.
§ Mr. OnslowLetters from the Radio and Electronic Officers Union and the Mercantile Marine Service Association in July and a report from the British Seafarers Joint Council at the end of October.
§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish the cost-effectiveness studies carried out by his Department into the work of the Marine Surveyor.
§ Mr. OnslowComprehensive cost-effectiveness studies of safety agencies such as marine survey are difficult and long-term. Papers on specific aspects will be published where appropriate as the studies progress: one on The Cost of Ships' Time is now being prepared for publication and a comparison of costs and benefits of lifeboats and life rafts was published in the January 1973 edition ofThe Naval Architect.