§ 40. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has yet agreed to the proposal to build a new fish quay at North Shields, in view of the need for an early start.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe application for grant which my right hon. Friend received on 9th October will require close examination having regard to the outlay proposed of nearly £3 million and we have not yet been able to reply. I should, however, point out that the Port of Tyne Authority has told me that, independently of the question of grant, various statutory and other consents will be necessary before work can start, and that it proposes to seek powers under Private Bill procedure in the coming Session.