§ Q8. Mr. Brothertonasked the Prime Minister if she will pay an official visit to Immingham.
§ The Prime MinisterI have at present no plans to do so.
§ Mr. BrothertonDoes my right hon. Friend realise that her reply will be a matter for great regret in the port of Immingham? In the course of her busy day, will she find time to consider making Immingham one of our free ports? Is she aware that Immingham has road, rail and all forms of communication and would, without any shadow of doubt, be the best free port in the country?
§ The Prime MinisterI know that many bids have followed the decision of my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor to have a number of free ports in this country. I believe that this will help a number of areas to attract manufacturing industry. I cannot make specific promises about any area, but I shall certainly pass on my hon. Friend's plea to the Chancellor.