72. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the recommendations of 'both the majority and minority reports of the Royal Commission upon Tyneside local government, that it would be of great advantage to Tyneside if there was one authority only, namely, the Tyne Improvement Commission, in control of the River Tyne, the Government intend taking steps to secure this?
§ Mr. BurginThe initiation of steps to implement this recommendation of the Royal Commission rests with the Tyne Improvement Commissioners, to whom it would fall to promote any necessary legislation by private Bill. I should be prepared, if so requested, to discuss the matter with representatives of the Commissioners and other interests concerned.