§ 70. Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what action has been taken to give effect to the Dock Work Regulation Act.
§ 71. Mr. David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Employment how soon he expects the new Dock Work Regulation Act to be fully implemented; and what effect it will have on the cost of inter-European road transport moving in and out of Great Britain on roll-on/roll-off ferries.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI have been carrying out the consultations required under the Act about appointments to the new National Dock Labour Board and will be making a further statement about bringing the Act into force as soon as these have been completed. There should be no effect on such costs.