Debates between Mike Freer and James Wild during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Mike Freer and James Wild
Thursday 2nd December 2021

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Wild Portrait James Wild
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I welcome that new strategy. The port of King’s Lynn handles half a million tonnes of exports of barley and other high-quality agricultural products as well as imports, and it has just had one of its busiest years. Does my hon. Friend agree that the investment that Associated British Ports is making in new facilities to support the growing demand for timber from the construction sector and other supply chains is a vote of confidence in Norfolk and will help our economy to bounce back?

Mike Freer Portrait Mike Freer
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I welcome ABP’s investment in King’s Lynn and was glad to hear of the new Vancouver timber terminal, which I understand will open on Monday, representing £1.4 million of investment. With 95% of the UK’s trade facilitated by the maritime sector, our ports are integral to UK trade and to the success of our Made in Britain, Sold to the World strategy.