Labour Facilities, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Oral Answers to Questions — National War Effort. – in the House of Commons at on 20 March 1941.

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Photo of Mr Alfred Denville Mr Alfred Denville , Newcastle upon Tyne Central

asked the Minister of Transport whether, with a view to removing congestion in certain of our ports, he will consider the amount of accommodation and labour available in New-castle-on-Tyne?

Photo of Mr Frederick Montague Mr Frederick Montague , Islington West

I am fully alive to the facilities available on the Tyne, but my hon. Friend will realise that there are many considerations involved

Mr. J. J. Davidson:

Has the Ministry any specific information where private agreements—for instance, private railway agreements—interfere with the smooth working of these docks, and, if so, are they taking any specific action?

Photo of Mr Frederick Montague Mr Frederick Montague , Islington West

That is quite another question, and perhaps my hon. Friend will put it upon the Paper.