HC Deb 22 January 1969 vol 776 cc128-9W
68. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Transport what assessment he has made of the new port and terminal facilities which will be required to accommodate the new generation of ore carriers in excess of 100,000 gross tons; and what sites are being considered for the construction of such deep water terminal facilities.

Mr. Carmichael

There is no lack of existing and potential port facilities to accommodate iron-ore carriers. Studies have confirmed the feasibility of providing them at a number of ports for the larger vessels when industrial demand justifies it.

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