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Written Question
Ferries: Freight
Wednesday 13th January 2021

Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of direct ferry links for haulage from France to the Republic of Ireland on UK businesses.

Answered by Robert Courts

No formal assessment has been made. It is too early to assess the overall effect of recent increases in the services available, but we do not foresee a significant impact on UK businesses.

Written Question
Ferries: Freight
Wednesday 13th January 2021

Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of direct ferry links for haulage from France to the Republic of Ireland on the Welsh economy.

Answered by Robert Courts

No formal assessment has been made. It is too early to assess the overall effect of recent increases in the services available, but we do not foresee a significant impact on the Welsh economy. Welsh ports will continue to offer essential and attractive routes between the Republic of Ireland and the Continent.