§ 73. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Transport how many berths are in preparation to accommodate bulk carriers of up to 200,000 tons, which can be done at Rotterdam; and in how many British ports 500,000 ton tankers will be able to discharge oil.
§ Mr. Swingler:Provision for tankers of 200.000 tons is being made at Milford Haven and on the Clyde, and we understand that the latter could provide for 500,000 ton tankers if necessary. The new harbour at Port Talbot will be able to handle 150,000 ton ore carriers; studies have confirmed the feasibility of providing for bulk carriers of 200.000 tons at other ports when industrial demand justifies it.