§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Transport what total sums of Exchequer aid have been given to harbour improvements in each year since 1973–74 to harbours in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively.
§ Mr. William RodgersSince 1973–74 the following sums have been provided under section 12 of the Harbours Act 1964:
England Scotland Wales 1973–74 … 3,242,566 433,217 68,987 1974–74 … 1,148,205 443,554 77,458 1975–76 … 143,206 — — 1976–77 … 282,282 — — 1977–78 … — — — The Government also make loans to harbour authorities under section 11 of the Harbours Act 1964 for expenditure of a capital nature incurred in constructing, improving, maintaining or equipping a harbour.