Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 26 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 25 members in total.

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NEWHAVEN PORT AND FERRY SERVICE

That this House notes with grave concern that P&O/Stena may withdraw the ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe; believes this link is vital for the economy not just of Newhaven but of a much wider area including Brighton; notes that port owners Sea Containers have failed to do anything in the last 10 years other than have the port tick over, which in turn has put the ferry operation in jeopardy; nevertheless believes that Newhaven port and its ferry service can be successful commercially; calls on Sea Containers to commit themselves at least to the deepening of the existing deep-water harbour; and calls on the Government to apply pressure to the company to achieve this, and to help secure EU funding to facilitate this.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1694 

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Ferries Shipping P&O Sea Containers Newhaven Dieppe

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk