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Freight: Channel Tunnel

Asked by David SmithLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 November 2024UIN 12308

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with freight companies on the cost of transporting small vans across the Channel.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

As Minister for the Future of Roads I regularly meet with freight companies and trade associations, as do officials. Noting that lorries and vans crossing the Channel continue to be a key route for importing and exporting goods, I am keen to continue these discussions and welcome using a future engagement to consider small vans specifically.

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