HC Deb 16 February 1965 vol 706 cc214-5W
Dr. Miller

asked the Minister of Transport if he will outline the Government's plans to modernise the docks.

Mr. Tom Fraser

The National Ports Council has a duty under the Harbours Act, 1964, to formulate comprehensive plans for the improvement of existing, and the provision of new, harbours in Great Britain and of services and facilities provided at such harbours. They will shortly be consulting with port authorities about the port developments which they consider are most urgently required with a view to submitting proposals to me.