HC Deb 15 July 1969 vol 787 cc52-3W
31. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Power when he expects to make a further announcement about the development of deep-water terminals for unloading iron ore.

32. Mr. Lane

asked the Minister of Power what consultations he has had about new deep-water terminals for imports and exports with the industries for which he is responsible; and whether he will make a statement.

38. Mr. Tinn

asked the Minister of Power when he expects to announced a decision on the proposals by the British Steel Corporation for the establishment of a new iron ore terminal on Teesside.

Mr. Freeson

So far as ore terminals at Redcar and the Clyde Estuary are concerned, I would refer hon. Members to the reply given to my right hon. Friend the Member for Middlesbrough, East (Mr. Bottomley) on 11th July.—[Vol. 786, c. 337.]

The National Coal Board is building a terminal at Immingham and the British Steel Corporation is studying the possibility of developing it for iron ore. I am also in contact with the companies about deep water tanker facilities, including proposals for the Clyde.