HC Deb 25 January 1993 vol 217 c573W
Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make representations to the European Community to secure the inclusion of additional Welsh seaports in the draft maps outlining the trans-European transport network.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has made to the European Community concerning the possibility of including Cardiff Wales airport as a second-line hub airport within a trans-European airport network.

Sir Wyn Roberts

The Government are currently considering their approach to the Commission's work on trans-European transport networks which are still at an early stage. My officials hope soon to meet the Commission's transport directorate.

Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what representations have been made by his Department to date to the European Community concerning(a) the future development of ferry ports in Wales and (b) the future development of transport links between Wales and the Republic of Ireland;

(2) what representations he has made to the European Commission's directorates general XVI (inter-regional) and VII (transport) concerning the inclusion of Wales-Ireland transport links as part of the INTERREG programme.

Sir Wyn Roberts

My officials have had a number of discussions with their counterparts in the European Commission over links between Wales and the Republic of Ireland and my right hon. Friend intends to raise this matter at his next meeting with Commissioner Millan.

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