THE THREE ousted commissioners are working with the Department for Transport "to right the wrong done", according to a statement issued to The Cornishman on behalf of the Newlyn community.
But a spokesperson for the DfT said Westminster was powerless to do anything on their behalf.
"It would be inappropriate for central Government to intervene in the management of a port," he said.
The department appointed the current commissioners after the constitution of Newlyn Pier and Harbour was revised last year.
It said the aim was to help smooth the transition for the new board but its involvement ended there.
"The new constitution provides the tools for the harbour commissioners to manage the port effectively.
"The management of any trust ports is for its board to decide within its statutory powers."
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