§ 56. Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for Government support to British shipping.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe most valuable assistance that we can give the British shipping industry is generally to encourage a free market in shipping and, where necessary, to persuade our competitor nations to reduce their restrictions on free and open competitive shipping markets. We have, however, taken some specific measures to give financial assistance to our shipping industry for training and crew relief costs. My right hon. Friend has also announced a joint working party to establish the present circumstances in which the British shipping industry operates.