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Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 September 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 September 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Inland Border Facilities: Lewes and Newhaven

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to consult the local authorities affected by the Town and Country Planning (Border Facilities and Infrastructure) (EU Exit) (England) Special Development Order 2020, which comes into effect on 24 September; and what plans they have to site a lorry park in the Newhaven and Lewes areas.

Answer

Government officials have been in direct contact with Local Authorities which could be directly impacted by an inland site in their area. Officials also wrote to indirectly impacted Local Authorities to inform them that there are not any imminent plans in their area for an inland site and that they will be notified should this change. We want to ensure that appropriate infrastructure is in place, not just in Newhaven and Lewes, but at other ports also.

On 12 July, the Government announced a £705 million funding package in 2020/21 for border infrastructure, staffing and IT to ensure GB border systems are fully operational when the UK takes back control of its border after the end of the transition period.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7989
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Parking Lewes Newhaven Inland border facilities
Legislation
Town and Country Planning (Border Facilities and Infrastructure) (EU Exit) (England) Special Development Order 2020
Link
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