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River Tyne: Bridges

Asked by Dame Chi OnwurahLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 25217

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January 2025 to Question 21309 on River Tyne: Bridges, if she will meet the Port of Tyne to discuss the Swing Bridge.

Answered by Mike Kane

The department engages actively with many UK ports, including the Port of Tyne. However, the department has not engaged specifically with the Port of Tyne on this issue as it is a matter for the port and/or other local parties.

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