§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many harbour revision orders have been applied for since 3 August 1988; and if he will give details of the environmental assessment.
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§ Mr. McLoughlinThe Department has received 35 applications for harbour revision orders since 3 August 1988, two of which were subsequently withdrawn. Of the remainder, only three involved the authorisationof specific works projects and all three fell within annex II to Council directive 85/337/EEC. In one of these cases—Harwich, Parkeston Quay—the Secretary of State decided after consultation that an environmental assessment was required. The environmental impact statement prepared by the applicant is still being considered, together with representations on the order.