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Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 11 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Brittany Ferries and DFDS

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Written Statement of 7 January 2019, Haulage Update, HCWS 1233, how much and what proportion of the monies awarded to (a) Brittany Ferries and (b) DFDS for the contingency transport provisions outlined in that Written Statement will be retained by the public purse in the event that the UK agrees a withdrawal agreement with the EU.

Answer

The agreements with both Freight Operators are still live, and as a responsible Government we have a duty to prepare for all scenarios. In the event that a deal is implemented the Department will review its options and exercise its rights where appropriate, noting that the amount retained will be dependent on the specific scenario at the time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
230779
Session
2017-19
Related items
Haulage Update
Monday, 7 January 2019
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Freight DFDS Brittany Ferries Brexit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk