§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will now order an inquiry under the Companies Acts into the activities of Maritime Fruit Carriers or its subsidiary Swan Maritime.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisNo. I have no evidence to suggest that it would be proper for the Department to exercise its investigatory powers under the Companies Acts.
§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many British seamen are employed on British registered vessels of the Maritime Fruit Carriers Company or its subsidiary company.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe latest information available shows that some 525 British seamen, including masters, were employed on United Kingdom ships owned by the Maritime Fruit Carriers organisation.