Brexit: We Share Concern About Port of Holyhead, Says UK Politician

3rd November 2017

The future of the Port of Holyhead was debated in the UK's House of Parliament where a Labour MP for Anglesey, said an Irish ferry company had suggested a new route to Holland and Belgium, "circumnavigating Britain". Above: After departing Dublin Port and seen off The Muglins, Dalkey in late October is the M.V. Celine, the world's largest short-sea ro-ro freight ferry that was introduced by CLnd/Cobelfret, was making the return maiden leg of the voyage to mainland Europe. Note, top right on the horizon from Holyhead is Irish Ferries Ulysses, the second largest ro-ro ship using Dublin Port. Photo: JEHAN ASHMORE

#HolyheadDebate - The Wales Office minister Guto Bebb reports BBC News, has said the UK government shares concerns about the future of the Port at Holyhead after Brexit, in a response to a question from Labour MP Albert Owen.

Mr Owen, MP for Ynys Mon (Anglesey) said an Irish ferry company had suggested a new route to Holland and Belgium, "circumnavigating Britain".

"These concerns have been heard in the Wales Office," Mr Bebb said, "our intention is to ensure a frictionless border in Holyhead, in the same way as in Ireland."

Last week, Brexit Secretary David Davis said Wales' main port for Ireland may have "an extra layer of complexity" after Britain leaves the EU.

To see footage broadcast on the debate discussed from the UK's House of Parliament, click this link.

Afloat adds that the Welsh politician had raised these concerns previously, for more click here.

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