HC Deb 27 March 1968 vol 761 c268W
57. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Transport whether she has now received from the appropriate authority proposals for the future organisation of the Port of the Tyne; what they are; and whether she will make a statement.

Mr. Swingler

My right hon. Friend has decided to confirm, with modifications, the National Ports Council's scheme for the unification of the Tyne ports under a new Port of Tyne Authority. The order will be laid before Parliament as soon as possible.