Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 January 2002. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 January 2002 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 make a statement on the strategic importance of the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry connection for UK transport links. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on the strategic importance of the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry connection for UK transport links. [28465] Mr. Spellar: There are several important cross-channel ferry connections, of which the link between Newhaven and Dieppe is one. It is a matter of commercial judgment for shipping companies as to what services they choose to provide.

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