HC Deb 18 December 1963 vol 686 cc223-4W
76. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Transport if he will publish a list of the recommendations of the Rochdale Committee which can be implemented without legislation, and a list of the pro- posals which require Parliamentary approval before they are put into effect.

Mr. Marples

There are 141 recommendations in the report; in respect of a number of them it is not possible to say without detailed investigation whether their implementation would require legislation. The Government's conclusions on the main recommendations involving legislation are embodied in the Harbours Bill now before the House. If the hon. Member will let me know which recommendations particularly concern him, I will do my best to give him the information he requires.

77. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Transport if he will hold consultations with the port authority of Bristol and that of Newport before he takes a decision on the recommendations of the Rochdale Committee on the merging of the two ports.

Mr. Marples

This is now a matter in the first instance for the National Ports Council, but I can assure the hon. Member that both the port authorities concerned will be brought fully into consultation before any decisions in this matter are taken.

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