§ Mr. Parryasked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the future of the port of Liverpool, details of which have been sent to her by the hon. Member for Liverpool, Scotland Exchange.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Mersey Docks and Harbour Company is currently carrying out a study, with the assistance of the National Ports Council, into the finances of the port with the aim of drawing up a new profitability plan. The results should be available towards the end of August, and the company will then discuss them with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport. I understand that my right hon. Friend will then meet a deputation of Merseyside Members and representatives of the dock workers to discuss the future of the port.