HC Deb 12 November 1975 vol 899 cc694-5W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what forms of Exchequer aid are available for harbour improvement works in England and Wales.

Mr. Carmichael

The main forms of Exchequer aid are as follows: Loans to harbour authorities for harbour improvements are available in suitable cases under the Harbours Act 1964, provided the harbour is neither a fishing harbour nor a marine work.

Grants are available under the Fisheries Act 1965 to any harbour where the works would promote the maintenance or the development of the fishing industry.