§ 33. Rear-Admiral Beamishasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that many small and large ports are controlled entirely by railway interests to the exclusion of coastal trade, road transport, and urgent local trade interests; and what steps he is taking to lead to a fair adjustment in the general national interests?
§ Mr. BurginI am not quite sure that I appreciate the point raised in my hon. and gallant Friend's question, but if he will furnish me with particulars I will make inquiries.
§ Rear-Admiral BeamishIs the right, hon. Gentleman aware that on the East coast and on the South coast there are a number of ports which are derelict in consequence of railway companies having bought up a number of interests?