HC Deb 18 May 1984 vol 60 cc304-5W
Mr. Nicholas Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement regarding the Government's present relationship with the General Council of British Shipping.

Mr. David Mitchell

My Department maintains close and frequent contact with the general council on a wide range of matters relating to the shipping industry and the administration of merchant shipping legislation. The general council also has contacts with a number of other Government Departments on matters which affect the industry. I am pleased to meet it whenever it wishes.