HC Deb 14 March 1934 vol 287 c358
20. Mr. NOEL LINDSAY

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will institute an inquiry into the reorganisation of the port and harbour system of this country, with special reference to the relations between dock undertakings and railway companies and to the standardisation of charges?

Mr. STANLEY

Questions such as those to which my hon. Friend refers would appear to be for the consideration, at any rate in the first instance, of harbour authorities themselves.

Mr. LINDSAY

Is it not a fact that the authorities concerned are pressing for an inquiry such as is indicated in the question?

Mr. STANLEY

I know that a gentleman connected with one harbour has circulated a paper to that effect, but beyond that I have not got that information.

Mr. LINDSAY

But is it not a fact that the views expressed in that paper coincide with those of the majority of dock and harbour authorities?

Mr. STANLEY

I think that is a question which the hon. Member can answer.