HC Deb 28 November 1972 vol 847 cc90-1W
77. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what financial support he has offered to the trawler owners in North Shields for the new fish quay.

Mr. Godber

Approval was given to the Port of Tyne Authority in October for a grant of 60 per cent. on essential investigations estimated to cost £16,500. Grant at the same rate is available to the authority on the cost of new works provided its proposals are submitted in time for me to approve them by 24th May, 1973, and the works are started within the following six months.