§ Mr. Snapeasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he sought or received any assurances regarding the future of the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry service prior to the privatisation of Sealink UK Ltd.
§ Mr. David MitchellIn its information memorandum issued prior to the privatisation of Sealink UK Ltd., the British Railways Board told potential purchasers that the company's ferry service between Gravesend and Tilbury is a common law franchise ferry service and the company is therefore obliged to maintain its operation.