§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he believes that charges at Great Britain's common-user container terminals are below economic levels; and if he proposes to recommend action to alter the situation.
§ Mr. William RodgersThis is essentially a matter for the port authorities, which are statutorily free to fix their charges without reference to me. I understand, however, that every effort is being made to encourage port authorities to ensure an appropriate return on common-user container terminals, and that a measure of improvement has already been achieved.