§ Mr. GAVAN - DUFFYasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that Whitehaven is an area suffering from long continued trade depression; and that, having regard to the fact that a deep-water dock is a long standing need to complete the port of Whitehaven and find continuous employment for a large number of men, will he consult Mr. J. R. Irons and Commander Venn, who inspected the 68W port last year, with the view of making a substantial grant towards the making of the dock referred to?
§ Mr. GOSLINGThe question of the construction of a deep-water dock at Whitehaven is primarily a matter for the consideration of the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, who have not approached me on the subject. I have no funds out of which a grant could be made for such a purpose, but the Harbour Commissioners could apply to the Unemployment Grants Committee for a grant towards the cost of any suitable works to be carried out with a view to the relief of unemployment.