§ 23. Mr. Prescottasked the Minister for Trade which bodies he is consulting in his review of United Kingdom merchant shipping; and if he will publish a report following the review.
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§ Mr. SproatIn seeking to draw merchant shipping lessons from the recent Falklands conflict, I have sought in particular the views of the General Council of British Shipping, the Mercantile Marine Service Association, the Merchant Navy and Airline Officers Associations, the National Union of Seamen and the Radio and Electronic Officers' Union. This does not, of course, preclude other organisations or individuals offering their views. All views submitted will be taken into account in working out our future defence and merchant shipping policies. I do not intend to publish a report, but an appropriate opportunity to discuss the matter in the House may well arise.