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Written question asked by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 4 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 December 2017 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on upgrades or improvements to the (a) A55 and (b) M4/A40 corridor to cope with potential delays to freight traffic a result of additional customs procedures in the event of the UK leaving the EU customs union.

Answer

The Department regularly engages with the Welsh Government to ensure a coordinated, joined up approach to investment in the strategic road network. The Department is in consultation with the ports and logistics industry, in order to help ensure that movement through ports and across borders is as frictionless as possible, whatever the outcome of negotiations on future arrangements for trade with the EU.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117434
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Freight Wales Roads Repairs and maintenance Brexit
Link
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