§ Mr. Parryasked the Minister of Transport if he will agree to meet a deputation of Merseyside Members of Parliament and representatives of Merseyside dockworkers to discuss the port of Liverpool.
§ Mr. FowlerI would be pleased to receive such a deputation but it would, I think, be of more use to all concerned if it took place after I have discussed with the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company the results of the study into the finances of the port which it is currently carrying out with the help of the NPC. The results of the study should be available later in the summer: this would indicate a meeting in the early autumn.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Minister of Transport when he expects to receive the report of the National Ports Council on the financial situation concerning the port of Liverpool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FowlerLater in the summer.