§ Mr. ButlerTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will review the operation of employment legislation as it affects British ports; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsAs regards registered dockworkers covered by the 1967 dock workers employment scheme, the Government's position remains as stated in a reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth, East (Mr. Atkinson)Official Report, Tuesday 17 November 1987, at column 915. There are no plans to review the operation of other employment legislation as it specifically affects British ports.