§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport what effect the proposed new port development at Falmouth will have on the port of Liverpool.
§ Mr. EyreThe promoters claim that their proposed development is intended to cater for traffic that will be new to this country.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will meet a deputation of non-members from Merseyside and trade union representatives to discuss the proposed new port development at Falmouth.
§ Mr. EyreI am willing to listen to the views on the proposal of any deputation led by the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has reached a decision on the proposed new port development at Falmouth; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreWe have told the promoters, Falmouth Container Terminal Ltd., that we are not as yet able to authorise their application under section 9 of the Harbours Act 1964 to construct a container terminal at Falmouth. We have, however, told them that we are prepared to give their proposal further consideration if they can show evidence in support of their case that new traffic will be attracted to this country and that they have adequate financial backing. We await such evidence from the promoters.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport what consultations he has had with the trades unions concerning the proposed new port development at Falmouth.
§ Mr. EyreMy right hon. Friend has received representations from the docks and waterways national committee of the Transport and General Workers Union and from local branches of the union in Liverpool and Southampton.