Sea Communications

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 13 Mehefin 1991.

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Photo of Mr Richard Needham Mr Richard Needham , North Wiltshire 12:00, 13 Mehefin 1991

I understand the problem to which the hon. Gentleman alludes. Certainly, if it seems that the matter should be looked into, and if there is a restraint of trade we shall consider referring it to the Office of Fair Trading. There are about 100 crossings per week between the north of Ireland and the mainland, and the north is benefiting most from the economic upturn in trade between the two islands.