§ Mr. David Huntasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received over the extension of regional development grants to help ports and port related industries; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. William Rodgers:The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company has made representations to my Department in support of a plea from the Merseyside chamber of commerce and industry for regional development grants to be extended to the port of Liverpool. As the company has been told, such grants are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry.