§ Q26. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Prime Minister if she will ensure that in the development of Her Majesty's Government's policy towards the shipping industry the seafaring trade unions will be fully consulted.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government remain willing to consult the seafaring trade unions on policy towards the shipping industry. The National Union of Seamen has however withdrawn from discussions with the Minister responsible and from working groups set up by the Department of Trade.