HC Deb 15 December 1986 vol 107 cc401-2W
Mr. Gale

asked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what discussions he and his Department have had, within the past six months, with Dover harbour board concerning the renewal of the rail operating agreement with Dover harbour; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what discussions he and his Department have had with British Rail, within the last six months, concerning the renewal of its operating agreement with Dover harbour; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend has had no such discussions. Negotiations over the rail operating agreement at Dover are entirely a matter for the harbour board, British Rail, and the ferry operators concerned.

Mr. Gale

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he and his Department have had with Sealink, within the past six months, concerning the maintenance of a rail operating agreement with Dover harbour; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend has had no such discussions.

Negotiations between Sealink and Dover harbour board are entirely a matter for them.