§ 116. Mr. Cleggasked the Minister of Transport what specific considerations she had in mind before authorising increases in the master porterage charges of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board; and what arrangements she made for taking into account the interests of the consumer.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe introduction of a new wages bonus scheme is designed to increase productivity and reduce delays to cargo whilst stimulating needed recruitment of dock workers at Liverpool. The proposed new charges were published, and the right of objection advertised; no objections were received.