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Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 26 April 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Freeports: Tees Valley

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what support officials in her Department have provided to the Tees Valley Mayor in discussions with investors on the takeover of PD Ports’ facilities in the Tees Freeport.

Answer

My Department has dedicated teams of Civil Servants across the UK including sector specialists and industry experts who work closely with Mayors and Local Enterprise Partnerships to help them define commercial investment opportunities which we showcase to potential investors through our global networks.

The Government does not comment on commercial transactions by independent parties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
185385
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Tees Valley Freeports PD Ports
Link
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