Oral Answers to Questions — Dock Strike, Glasgow (Undischarged Cargo)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 9 Mehefin 1947.

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Photo of Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker Sir Douglas Dodds-Parker , Banbury 12:00, 9 Mehefin 1947

asked the Minister of Transport, if he is aware that a U.S. ship, ss. "Eucadia," which arrived in Glasgow on 18th March, carrying tractors and spare parts, was unable to unload this cargo owing to the dockers' strike; was diverted to Avonmouth, where the dockers also refused to unload it; returned to Glasgow and, as the strike was still continuing, finally sailed for New York with the tractors and spart parts still on board: what steps were taken to ensure that this badly-needed cargo was landed, and what action he is taking to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.