§ Colonel Ponsonbyasked the Minister of Transport whether he can state the total number of working barges registered with the Port of London Authority, excluding sailing and power-driven craft; and how many of these are of wooden construction?
§ Mr. BurginI am informed by the Port of London Authority that the number is approximately 8,200, of which some 1,400 are of wooden construction.
§ Colonel Ponsonbyasked the Minister of Transport whether the provision of more craft is required to provide sufficient lighterage facilities for the Port of London at all times of the year; and, if so, what approximate number?
§ Mr. BurginI have no reason to think that the existing supply of barges does not meet all normal requirements.