§ 62. Mr. Lawsonasked the Minister of Transport what representations have been received from the Clyde and Forth port authorities proposing the formation of a single Clyde-Forth Authority; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonNone, Sir.
§ Mr. LawsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in Scotland all shades of opinion, including the two port authorities themselves, are very much in favour of their coming together? Will he take urgent steps to ensure that dogma in no way stands against their coming together in the general interests of Scotland?
§ Mr. PeytonWe on this side of the House do not know what dogma is. I listened to the hon. Gentleman's speech yesterday with interest. All that I meant by my answer was that I have not yet been approached. But if those authorities wish to discuss these matters with me I shall be only too pleased to listen to any proposals they wish to make.