§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what evidence has been presented to his Department on the National Ports Council concerning loses by port authorities in respect of handling container traffic; and if he accepts any such evidence as well founded.
§ Dr. GilbertNone. I am aware of the report by Mr. Reid and Mr. Dally recently published in the "Docks and Harbour Authority" and I understand from the British Ports Association that the harbour authorities principally concerned are fully alive to the problem and are taking appropriate action.