§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) if he will make it his policy to impose a condition of approval for the Shell Haven Port application of a heritage fund to enable the local fishing industry to restart at a future date if the development goes ahead; [162193]
(2) if he will make if his policy to impose a condition of approval for the Shell Haven Port application that no dredging will take place at low water during the March to June spawning season. [162196]
§ Mr. JamiesonI have been asked to reply.
The applications for a new container port at London Gateway (formerly Shell Haven) are subject to the statutory planning approvals process. The inspector's report of the Public Inquiry held into the London Gateway proposals is now before Ministers for consideration. I cannot therefore make any further comment.