HL Deb 07 December 1977 vol 387 c1737WA
Lord CAMPBELL of CROY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have yet decided if they will introduce a Merchant Shipping Bill in the present Session, as foreshadowed in the Queen's Speech.

Lord ORAM

the Government are committed to bringing forward the Bill at the earliest opportunity and the legislative programme is being kept under review for this purpose.