HC Deb 18 February 1975 vol 886 c374W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Trade when he anticipates he will finish his inquiry into the M Notice procedure in his Department; and if he will now treat this as a matter of urgency.

Mr. Clinton Davis

This inquiry is being treated as a matter of urgency and is well advanced. Consultation with both sides of industry should begin shortly and will be completed in time for any new enabling powers to be included in the next Merchant Shipping Bill.