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Written question asked by Tom Hunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2023. It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Freeport East

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of existing rail infrastructure in supporting the Freeport East project.

Answer

We recognise the potential opportunities for the UK generated by Freeport East at the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich, as well as the value of rail access to ports, with schemes such as the partial doubling of the Felixstowe branch line completing in 2019. Freeport status will be considered in relation to transport upgrades in the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114797
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Railways Harwich Freeports Freeport East
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk