HC Deb 25 June 1980 vol 987 c184W
22. Mr. Allan Roberts

asked the Minister of Transport if he will give financial assistance to the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, basing his assessment upon costs, such as the dredging of the Mersey estuary, which are borne by the company but could properly be borne by the community.

Mr. Fowler

I do not accept that costs incurred by harbour authorities should fall on the taxpayer.