Written question asked by Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 4 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will comment on deep water harbour provision on Merseyside.

Answer: Rev. Martin Smyth: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on deep water harbour provision on Merseyside. [14936] Ms Glenda Jackson: There are separate proposals for deep water quays for ro-ro ferry services, at Trafalgar Dock in Liverpool and at Twelve Quays in Birkenhead. Applications have been made for harbour orders to authorise each project. The former has attracted a number of objections and is waiting for the Mersey Dock and Harbour Company to complete a review of their environmental statement; progress with the latter is subject to resolution of one outstanding objection.

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