PROCEEDINGS OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE (PORT OF BELFAST)

TUESDAY 2 JULY 1999 AT 2.00 PM

IN ROOM 3.18, CASTLE BUILDINGS

Mr S Wilson(Joint Chairperson)

Mr PJ Bradley

Mr J Byrne

Mr G Campbell

Mr B Hutchinson

Mr J Kelly (representing Mr A Maskey)

Mr A Maginness(Joint Chairperson)

Ms J Morrice

Mr M Murphy

Mr M Morrow

Mr S Neeson

Mr P Roche

Mr J Tierney

In attendance:Mr G MartinMrs D Williams

Mr D HarkinMs V SurplusMrs K Ferran

Mr S Wilson took the Chair.

1.Minutes of the Previous Meeting.

The Committee agreed the minutes of the previous meeting

2.Draft Report

The Committee continued its deliberations on the report's recommendations, and the agreed changes are summarised in the attached annexe.

The members present agreed the draft report unanimously.

3.AOB

i. Members expressed concerns that, should there be a delay in the implementation of devolution, the Government may decide to proceed to enact the proposals of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners without being aware of the Committee's views. It was agreed that, in such circumstances, the Joint Chairpersons should both meet the Minister, Lord Dubs, for an informal discussion.

ii. As this was the final Committee meeting, it was agreed that the Joint Chairperson could approve the minutes on behalf of the members.

MR S WILSON