Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Whitehead (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 6 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Ports Policy
- Question
- I thank my hon. Friend for his reply. When he issues that discussion document, will he look in particular at the strategic national role of container ports? Will he look at the role that ports play on both their land and seaward sides as well as the strategic access to ports, particularly for container traffic, provided by our rail network?
- Answer
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Yes, I can assure my hon. Friend that I shall do so. The review will be wide-ranging, and it will take into account all aspects of port capacity and the economic benefits that the nation derives from it. In considering trans-shipment, we must look at both economic benefits and environmental issues.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 440 c732
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Container terminals Freight Ports Railways Reviews
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