Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 19 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Seaborne Freight
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the final costs associated with the awarding of a contract to Seabourne Freight was broken down by (a) monies paid to Seaborne, (b) compensation to other cross-channel operators and (c) all legal costs associated with negotiations and court cases.
- Answer
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No monies were paid to Seaborne Freight. No compensation was paid to other cross-Channel operators.
The Department incurred internal legal costs and fees to its commercial legal adviser for advice on negotiating and subsequently terminating the 2018-19 ferry contracts entered into on a precautionary basis for critical goods, in relation to then-impending exit from the European Union.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 127806
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Subjects
- Contracts Compensation Costs Seaborne Freight
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- Yes
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