Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 19 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 22 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will require the public inquiry into the application for permission to build a container port at Dibden Bay to be held on premises within the area which would primarily be affected by the building of such a port.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will require the public inquiry into the application for permission to build a container port at Dibden Bay to be held on premises within the area which would primarily be affected by the building of such a port. [R] [17096] Mr. Jamieson: The Dibden Bay public inquiry will be held at the Ferry Terminal at Southampton Port. The first week's proceedings will be held at the Appledore Centre, Hythe and the inquiry Secretariat have been asked to arrange some other sessions at venues in the local area, provided suitable venues can be found.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17096; 375 c392W;375 c394W
Session: 2001-02
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Construction Container terminals Public inquiries Port of Southampton
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk