(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce the passenger Ship Services with Malaysia and Singapore alongwith Ferry Service to Ports in Sri Lanka from the Indian Ports;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the number of such proposals pending with the Government both from the public and private sector Shipping Companies;
(d) whether the Cargo movers and tourist operators have made any demand in this regard;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the time by which the passenger ship services are likely to be introduced?