Former MP for Wallasey
On a point of Order. Question No. 72, that is now down in the name of the hon. Gentleman the Member for Dumbarton Burghs (Mr. Kirkwood), on this important matter of Russian credits, was down in the name of my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Abingdon (Major Glyn) on Tuesday. At that time the President of the Board of Trade said that he was going to make a statement on Thursday in reply...
Is it not the intention of the Government to deal with the Merchant Shipping (Safety Loadline Convention) Bill before we rise for the Summer Recess?
Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that at the present time we have probably a greater opportunity in Argentina for our trade than in any other foreign country in the world; and, following up the British Exhibition, which has created such an intense interest in the Argentine in regard to this country and our people, is it not time that the Government took the opportunity of departing from...
By the navigation interests, does the right hon. Gentleman mean the Humber Conservancy?
I was going to register strong opposition to the Bill but, in view of all that the Minister has said, I shall not continue my opposition. My objection is on behalf of the shipping industry, which has not been mentioned yet. If the training wall scheme is decided upon, it is going to add an enormous burden to shipping, for it would have to be paid for by the Conservancy by raising dues on...
Surely the Minister has just expressed willingness——
May I refer to a matter upon which you called me to order just now, Mr. Deputy-Speaker? I was speaking of the training walls that may have to be put into the river, and on looking at Clause 46 of the Bill I find the words: Subject to the provisions of this Act the board may make on or in the banks, bed, soil and foreshore of the river. Therefore, I submit that the Minister has a...
I shall not attempt to add to all the forcible arguments which have been put forward against this tax from this side of the Committee, but, with regard to the question of docks and wharves, I want to emphasise the point which was made by my right hon. Friend. Not only is this a harsh tax with respect to the shipping which makes use of these wharves, but it is a discriminating tax as between...
