Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what action is taken by his Department to monitor borrowing levels by Shoreham Port Authority. - Although we approve the overall borrowing limits of the authority which are set in Harbour Revision Orders approved by my Department, we do not monitor the level of borrowing at any particular time. (Holding answer 15 March 2002).

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what action is taken by his Department to monitor borrowing levels by Shoreham port authority. [43784] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 15 March 2002]: Although we approve the overall borrowing limits of the authority which are set in Harbour Revision Orders approved by my Department, we do not monitor the level of borrowing at any particular time.

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