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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 (named day). It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Ports: Government Assistance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether it is the Government's policy to oppose the proposals of the EU Competition Directorate to introduce a block exemption from state aid regulations for EU ports.

Answer

The EU Competition Directorate recently launched an initial public consultation on the proposed extension of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) to ports and airports. The Government is currently studying the proposals and seeking the views of stakeholders before responding by the consultation deadline of 30 May 2016.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31714
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Government assistance EU action Ports
Link
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