§ Mr. Woolmerasked the Minister for Trade on what date he asked an adviser from a merchant bank to investigate and report on a compensation scheme for marine pilots and associated matters; what are the terms of reference of that study; and when he expects to receive the completed reports.
§ Mr. SproatOn 10 August last I invited Messrs Samuel Montagu and Co. Ltd. to advise me.
on the financial aspects of proposals put forward by the Pilotage Commission for the making of schemes under the Pilotage Commission (Additional Function) Order 1982.I have had a number of progress reports from the company but the issues are difficult and complex and it may be a little time before its work is completed.