Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 October 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 October 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Thames Port Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what evidence he received during the public inquiry into the Thames Port proposal on the impact of the proposed work on (a) biodiversity and (b) the fishing industry, with particular reference to dredging in the Thames.

Answer: Evidence on potential impacts of the proposed port on biodiversity and on the fishing industry from dredging in the Thames was provided to the public inquiry which was held into the proposed port and on which the inspector reported to the Secretary of State. A significant amount of evidence on these topics was contained in the environmental statement and other submissions provided by the applicant. Evidence was also provided in submissions from a number of organisations and individuals.

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