§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from environmental groups against the proposed development of the Falmouth container terminal.
§ Mr. EyreMy right hon. Friend has received representations against the proposal from the Cornwall branch of the Council for the Protection of Rural England, the Falmouth Civic Society, the Falmouth container terminal action group, and the Restronguet Creek society.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the port authorities which have made representations to him concerning the proposed Falmouth container terminal.
§ Mr. EyreThe Port of Bristol Authority and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company have made representations against the proposed development, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners and the Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company in favour of it.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will estimate the number of new jobs which will be created by the development of the proposed Falmouth container terminal.
§ Mr. EyreThe promoters claim that 200–250 jobs would be created at the terminal and a further 1,200 indirectly. In addition, they believe that about 400 people would be employed on site during construction period.