HC Deb 21 February 1968 vol 759 c117W
78. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Minister of Transport if he will now, under Section 57 of the Harbours Act 1964, make grants available for lighterage companies.

Mr. Swingler

Port modernisation grants are available to lighterage companies in respect of qualifying expenditure. This includes expenditure on specialised equipment used to handle cargo to and from sea-going vessels but not that on lighters used to transport cargo.