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4th Report - National Policy Statement for Ports

Transport Committee HC 1028 Published 14 November 2025

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

14 items (10 recs)

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Government Response

AI assessment · 13 of 14 classified

Accepted 3

Accepted in Part 2

Acknowledged 1

Not Addressed 6

Rejected 1

Government response

National Policy Statement for Ports: Government response to the Transport Committee and Consultation · published 21 Jul 2026

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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item

1 Conclusion Acknowledged

Revised National Policy Statement for Ports welcomed for supporting future sector development

Conclusion

We welcome the revision of the National Policy Statement for Ports and the Government’s intention to review NPSs more regularly in future to ensure they remain fit for purpose. We note stakeholders’ broad approval for the direction of travel set … Read more

Government Response Summary

The government agrees that port freight demand forecasts are best used as a guide and commits to strengthening references related to navigation in the final NPSP draft. It also states it will actively consider including passenger ferry, cruise traffic, and innovative traffic forms in the next round of port demand forecasts.

Department for Transport

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