§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will seek a contribution from the Maryport Harbour Commissioners towards repayment of the £69,000 loan outstanding between Maryport Harbour Commissioners and his Department.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI shall consider seeking repayment if and when the financial position of the harbour commissioners improves.
§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether the £75,000 borrowed by Maryport Harbour Commissioners under the Maryport Harbour Act 1939 from the Commissioner for Special Areas in England and Wales has been repaid.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeResponsibility for the loan made by the Commissioner for Special Areas in England and Wales is now vested in my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport. £6,000 of the loan has been repaid, leaving £69,000 of the debt outstanding.