§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many registered dock workers were employed in (a) the port of London and (b) the port of Liverpool in May 1979; and what are the current respective figures.
§ Mr. EyreOn 1 May 1979, 7,741 registered dock workers were employed in the port of London and 5,968 in the port of Liverpool. On 11 January 1983, the numbers were 3,770 and 2,452 respectively.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Transport what Government grants have been made to the port of London and the port of Liverpool since May 1979.
§ Mr. David HowellSince May 1979 the Port of London Authority and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company have received grants totalling £79.9 million and £81.4 million respectively, under the Port of London (Financial Assistance) Act 1980 and the Ports (Financial Assistance) Act 1981.