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Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 March 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 April 2012. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 April 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Shipping

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will establish a cross-departmental maritime strategy for the UK.
Answer

The Government have a strong cross-departmental maritime strategy. The overarching policy framework is provided by the Marine Policy Statement, published on 18 March 2011. The National Policy Statement for Ports was designated on 26 January, and the Red Tape Challenge is delivering simplification initiatives to support growth in the maritime sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103006; 543 c550W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Policy Shipping
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk