Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 11 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 May 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans the Government Office of the South East has to initiate discussions with appropriate authorities to determine the future (a) investment and (b) infrastucture needs of the Port of Southampton following the decision on Dibden Bay; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans the Government Office for the South East has to initiate discussions with appropriate authorities to determine the future (a) investment and (b) infrastructure needs of the Port of Southampton following the decision on Dibden Bay; and if he will make a statement. [173214] Mr. Jamieson: It is for the Port of Southampton to determine their own future investment and infrastructure needs in discussion with the appropriate authorities, as they see fit. The Government Office for the South East would be pleased to discuss any proposals for the Port with those responsible for its development.

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