HC Deb 27 January 1959 vol 598 cc93-4W
71. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission to consider the future of the South Wales ports; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Watkinson

No. I am aware of the problems which have arisen in the South Wales ports since the war and of the progress which the British Transport Commission and local interests have made towards solving them. I also know that the Commission is closely studying the position and I do not think that an inquiry by a Royal Commission would help.