§ Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered representations in regard to the condition of the dock at Burry Port; what steps he is taking to deal with the matter; and whether, having regard to the increased traffic now handled in the area, he will take steps to secure that full use is made of the facilities at this and other ports in the area?
§ Captain WallaceI have caused inquiry to be made into the conditions at Burry Port and the Great Western Railway Company, the owners of the dock, inform me that an inspection of the dock has been made. Apart from a slight subsidence of the wall in the corner of the dock on the right at the entrance, which is out of the way and does not interfere with shipping, there are no signs of decay or neglect at the dock. At one or two places on the stone pitching facing the outer harbour there are some loose stones which the company say are in no way detrimental to shipping using the harbour. The company inform me that they propose to carry out patching work as and when it is considered necessary.
In reply to the last part of the question, the South Wales ports, as the hon. Member will be aware, are now being used extensively and I can assure him that the facilities at Burry Port are fully appreciated although the limitations of that port involve a corresponding limitation of user.