Written questions

UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 20243 · Tabled 16 Dec 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 19 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Tonia Antoniazzi

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the ongoing closure of Holyhead Port on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 19 Dec 2024

Ferry travel between Dublin and Holyhead continues to be severely affected by closure due to damage inflicted by Storm Darragh on Holyhead until it reopens early next year. The direct effect is on crossings between the UK and the Republic of Ireland thoug...