HC Deb 22 January 1964 vol 687 cc136-7W
69. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Transport if he will give an assurance that the transfer of the municipal ownership of Bristol Docks will not be made effective until it has been discussed in the House of Commons; what negotiations have taken place with the port authority; and what was the result.

Mr. Galbraith

We have asked the National Ports Council for its considered views on the future of the Bristol Channel ports. No transfer of ownership could take place without reference to Parliament.