§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to arrange for consultations to take place between his Department and the United Kingdom Pilots Association, Europilots and local pilots before decisions are taken and changes made which affect the livelihoods of the pilots; if he will ensure that guidelines are published in consultation with the pilots regarding anchoring of tankers in Torbay and Lyme bay: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe action taken with regard to tankers in Lyme bay did not affect the overall demand or the arrangements for pilotage and the Secretary of State saw no need to consult the pilot organisations. I have arranged to meet my hon. Friend to discuss these questions.