Docks and Harbours Act, 1966

HC Deb 28 February 1969 vol 778 cc394-5W

Mr. Beaney

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will give details of the cases in which harbour authorities have exercised their powers under Section 37 of the Docks and Harbours Act, 1966.

Mr. Marsh

The exercise by harbour authorities of their powers under Section 37 of the Docks and Harbours Act, 1966, does not require my consent except in the case of inland clearance depots, and no such consents have been requested.

Mr. Beaney

asked the Minister of Transport how many applications for licences there have been under Section 3 of the Docks and Harbours Act, 1966; how many of these applications have been refused; and what is the total of compensation paid under Section 13 of the Act.

Mr. Marsh

Applications for employers' licences are made to and determined by the licensing authority for the port concerned. I am involved only if an appeal or objection is made to me against a decision of the licensing authority.

Similarly, applications for compensation are made to the licensing authority, and I am involved only when a disputed determination is referred to me for reference to an arbitrator.