Written question asked by Mary Glindon (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 April 2012. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Monday, 23 April 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Ports
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether it remains government policy that ports in England and Wales should operate on commercial lines and without public subsidy.
- Answer
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Yes. That principle underpins the National Policy Statement for Ports, designated earlier this year, and is expressed in the Department's guidance to trust and municipal ports.However, ports, like other businesses, can be eligible to apply for various grants from UK and other sources, which may be offered in order to deliver identified benefits. Any such grants will need to comply with the European rules on State Aids.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 104505; 543 c587W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Ports
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