HC Deb 28 October 1965 vol 718 c80W
Dame Irene Ward

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, whether he will receive a deputation to discuss comprehensive regional development and the improvement of the port facilities at Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Mr. George Brown

The Northern Economic Planning Council has the responsibility for advising on regional planning. It is already considering the question of port facilities and development in that context.

I see no reason therefore to receive such a deputation.