HC Deb 08 August 1966 vol 733 cc284-6W
Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Transport whether the port investment figure due to increase under the National Plan to some £234 million over the years 1965–70, described in paragraph 109 of Command Paper No. 3057, will now be achieved.

Mrs. Castle

Yes.

Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Minister of Transport (1) when she expects the National Ports Council will have prepared a phased programme of selective investment, referred to in paragraph 108 of Command Paper No. 3057;

(2) if she will list the places where there is urgent need for new port facilities referred to in paragraph 108 of Command Paper No. 3057.

Mrs. Castle

These matters are now under discussion between my Department and the National Ports Council.