§ 14. Mr. Sayeedasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he intends to meet his European Economic Community colleagues to discuss the liberalisation of shipping cabotage in the European Community.
§ Mr. RidleyThe Commission has tabled a draft regulation which would liberalise cabotage, together with other types of shipping service. This is an important initiative upon which the Council should act. As well as discussions in Council, I shall take every opportunity to raise this matter in bilateral discussions with the Transport Ministers of other member states.