§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment. Transport and the Regions what representations he has received from smaller trust ports on the anti-competitive action of larger ports; what response he has made; and if he will make a statement. [4662]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonNo such representations have been received.
§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to encourage the remaining trust ports to become private companies. [4663]
§ Ms JacksonWe will consider on their merits any privatisation schemes put forward by trust port authorities. Where a scheme is approved in principle, our officials 385W will provide advice to the authority on carrying out the privatisation in accordance with the provisions of the Ports Act 1991.