Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2000. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000 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 make a statement on the criteria to be met before locating new container ports on non-brownfield sites. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the criteria to be met before locating new container ports on non-brownfield sites. [138953] Mr. Quinn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on his strategy for developing British ports. [138954] Mr. Hill: The Government announced yesterday the publication of a ports policy paper, "Modern Ports". On the issue of port development, "Modern Ports" says that we will maintain a balanced policy on development which aims to makes the best use of existing and former operational land, secures high environmental standards, but supports sustainable projects for which there is a clear need.

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