Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham Docks

HC Deb 27 October 1952 vol 505 cc158-9W

35. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Transport how much has been authorised to be spent since the war on the repair, re-equipment, extension and modernisation of the docks at Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham, respectively.

Mr. Braithwaite

The total value of works of new construction or reconstruction authorised at the respective ports by the Minister of Transport since 1st January, 1946 is as follows:—

			£
Hull	…	…	738,676
Goole	…	…	14,574
Grimsby	…	…	71,470
Immingham	…	…	99,386

Maintenance and repair work undertaken by statutory dock authorities, and the provision of new mechanical equipment, do not require the Minister's authorisation under Defence Regulations. I am forwarding my hon. Friend's inquiry to the British Transport Commission and asking them to communicate with him on these items.