National Policy Statement for ports: 24 October 2011
Publication of the National Policy Statement for ports in England and Wales.
Having considered consultation responses and the report of the previous Select Committee on Transport, I am today (24 October 2015) laying before Parliament the National Policy Statement for ports in England and Wales, pursuant to section 5(9)(b) of the Planning Act 2008, together with the government바카라 사이트™s response to the committee.
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It has been agreed with the House that the same procedure as proposed in the Localism Bill will be followed for the NPS. The Secretary of State intends to designate the NPS after a period of 21 sitting days has elapsed, or following a debate in the House of Commons if the House wishes one, and approves the NPS, within that period.