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Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 28 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 June 2021. It was answered by Robert Courts (Conservative) on Friday, 2 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


EU Internal Trade: Holyhead Port

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussion he has had with her Welsh counterpart on improving the competitiveness of Holyhead port for EU transit traffic relative to European mainland ports.

Answer

The Port of Holyhead, and utilisation of the ‘land bridge’, remains a competitive option for freight traffic to and from Ireland and the European mainland and is a preference for many freight operations. The land bridge route has significant advantages for hauliers over maritime routes and I am confident that Welsh ports will continue to thrive as we build on the opportunities provided by being an independent trading nation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23086
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
EU internal trade Trade competitiveness Holyhead Port
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk