HC Deb 09 July 1997 vol 297 c512W
25. Mr. Bill O'Brien

To ask the secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on future proposals for the port of Belfast. [5915]

Mr. Murphy

Government has not yet had the opportunity to consider the possible options for the future of the port of Belfast. I understand that the Belfast Harbour Commissioners have engaged consultants to advise them on available options and have formed a special committee to consider proposals under the Ports (NI) Order 1994. The Commissioners have not yet submitted any proposals to Government.