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Written question asked by Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court (Crossbench) on Monday, 29 April 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Channel Ferries: Contracts

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 14 March (HL14167), whether the Accounting Officer issued an Accounting Officer Statement on no-deal ferry contracts in line with Cabinet Office-Treasury guidance; and, if so, whether they will publish it.

Answer

An accounting officer assessment was completed in relation to the Department’s no-deal contingency planning for additional maritime freight capacity. The assessment concluded that the contracts met the requirements of Managing Public Money.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15398
Session
2017-19
Related items
Department for Transport: Ministerial Powers
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Contracts Department for Transport Freight Accounting officers Channel ferries Brexit
Link
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