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Written question asked by Paul Girvan (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 19 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 January 2018. It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Monday, 29 January 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Belfast Harbour

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has conducted a recent review of the capacity of Belfast Port.

Answer

Under devolution arrangements, policy relating to ports and harbours in Northern Ireland is a matter for the Northern Ireland Executive.

Officials at the Department for Transport have, however, been in contact with ports in Northern Ireland as well as ports elsewhere in the UK to discuss issues relating to EU exit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123870
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Belfast Harbour
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk