HC Deb 20 May 1998 vol 312 cc413-4W
17. Mr. Rhodri Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on his freight transport strategy for Wales. [41430]

Mr. Ron Davies

The Government will publish shortly a UK Transport White Paper setting out our integrated transport policies, including measures to encourage and develop freight transport. At around the same time, I will publish a complementary Transport Policy Statement for Wales which will reflect the particular circumstances and transport needs in Wales.

We have already taken a significant step forward with the announcement on Monday of a new Eurofreight terminal in South Wales.

Forward to