PORT PRIORITY

Barbara Castle, the Minister of Transport, visits Tilbury Docks to observe their new £20 million extension. She emphasizes the government's plan to invest £45 million in modernising British ports, highlighting the importance of updating the port system to support export drives in the 1970s. During her tour, she notes that Tilbury will soon become the largest container port in the country.

How did Barbara Castle arrive at Tilbury Docks?

• By boat

• By chopper

• By train

• By car

What is the total amount the government plans to spend on modernising British ports?

• £50 million

• £30 million

• £45 million

• £20 million

Why are ports considered a number one priority according to the Minister?

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To support the export drive

• To improve tourism

• To increase local employment

What will Tilbury soon become?

• A major railway hub

• The largest container port in the country

• A historical site

• A new tourist attraction

What is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• A weather update

• A financial report

• The Dulwich Artset

• A new government policy