Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Written Statement of 9 March 2023, entitled Transport Update, HCWS625, what alternative sustainable proposals, including rail freight options, he will make an assessment of in relation to Port of Liverpool access.

We will work with the Port and others to appraise future options. Any future assessment of schemes in relation to Port of Liverpool access will be considered with both value for money for the taxpayer and sustainability in mind.