§ 29. Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Transport what steps are being taken to speed up the turn-round of shipping at Hull in the light of the report of the Working Party on this subject; in particular as regards urgent war damage repairs to berths, sheds and quay surfaces; and when the first instalment of several of the 13 diesel electric quay cranes recommended is likely to be obtained.
§ Mr. BarnesThe recommendations concerning Hull were referred to the interests concerned for consideration and action. 65W Effect has already been given to some of them. Since the issue of the Report, I have authorised war damage repairs in the port expected to cost over £80,000 including the provision of new transit shed and other facilities. The cranes mentioned by the Working Party have proved not to be available, but the transfer of other cranes to Hull is being negotiated.