HC Deb 29 June 1998 vol 315 c94W
Mr. Gale

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to facilitate the landing of Sally Line passengers from Ramsgate in Ostend; and if he will make a statement. [47716]

Ms Glenda Jackson

My Department is liaising with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in pressing the Belgian authorities to take action to enable the Sally Direct passenger ferry service from Ramsgate to Ostend to begin as soon as possible.