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Written question asked by Karl Turner (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 2019. It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Channel Ferries: Freight

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps to procure additional roll-on roll-off ferry capacity at UK ports before 31 October 2019.

Answer

The Government is reviewing no deal contingency planning in light of the Article 50 extension and the ongoing review of planning assumptions. No decisions have yet been taken whether HMG will require additional capacity and a decision will depend on any revised planning assumptions, which are currently being considered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
259958
Session
2017-19
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Subjects
Freight Procurement Channel ferries
Link
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