§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has now completed his survey of inter-Continental seaborne traffic originating in or destined for the United Kingdom which passes through continental ports.
§ Dr. GilbertStatistics of port traffic are a matter for the National Ports Council, which is studying the available data on transhipment.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take action in respect of EEC practice and rules concerning the financing of ports.
§ Dr. GilbertThe Commission has yet to formulate proposals for a common ports policy. Following a meeting of major Community ports organised by the Commission, a working group has been conducting a fact-finding study. Its report is due to be completed next spring.