§ 25. Mr. McBrideasked the Secretary of State for Wales what requests he has received from the British Transport Docks Board for his assistance in investigating the factors which would result in a fuller utilisation of the roll-on, roll-off facilities in the port of Swansea.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasNone.
§ Mr. McBrideOne never ceases to be amazed at the sins of omission of the right hon. and learned Gentleman. Is he aware that this facility which could assist so materially in promoting commerce, trade and employment in Swansea is not being utilised to the full? Will lie say that the Government will help in furthering market research which has been made into the possibility of products being carried between Swansea, and the autonomous part of Nantes—St. Nazaire; the possibility of an inter-Celtic service between Swansea, Cork, St. Nazaire and Vigo; and the possibility of securing a roll-on, roll-off service for the Spanish fruit and vegetable trade? Can he say something about that, and can he do something for Wales?
§ Mr. ThomasI never cease to be amazed by the hon. Gentleman. He talks of my sins of omission but then asks me what requests I have received from the British Transport Docks Board. The answer is "None". The operation of Swansea docks is entirely the responsibility of the British Transport Docks Board.