§ 27. Dr. Julian LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if it is his policy in respect of applications to build container ports that preference should be given to brown-field sites. [89502]
§ Mr. RaynsfordOur policy on port developments is that they should make the best use of existing infrastructure, in preference to expansion wherever practicable. In cases where new development can be justified, our view is that ports should promote best environmental standards in design and operation. We are planning to publish a ports policy paper in the Autumn.