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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 30 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Ports: National Policy Statements

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance will be issued to decision-makers on the application of paragraphs 4.7.34–4.7.35 of the draft National Policy Statement for Ports, including how “acceptable levels” of residual transport impact will be defined; and whether these provisions represent a change in policy from the 2012 Ports National Policy Statement.

Answer

We are currently considering the views received from consultation on, and Parliamentary scrutiny of, the draft revised NPS for Ports, and will lay a final text in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107164
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Planning Ports National policy statements
Link
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