News and Events

The Government’s Draft Marine Bill has been published for public consultation.

This document has been launched today by Stewart Stevenson, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change at Peterhead on 18 February 2008. If you would like a copy, please contact BPA.

The BPA’s response to the Ministry of Justice consultation seeking views as to whether the Government should use the powers under Section 5 of the Freedom of Information Act and extend the coverage of the Act to cover other organisations.

The AGM is on 29 April at The Glaziers Hall. Principal guest is Jim Fitzpatrick.

The BPA’s response to the recent Wales Freight Strategy consultation.

This is revised version of the Code of Safe Practice for the Embarkation and Disembarkation of Pilots.

A copy of the response made by the British Ports Association and the UK Major Ports Group to the Ofcom review of spectrum usage in the UK is attached. This raises fundamental questions about future spectrum allocation and maritime safety.

The BPA regards the Prime Minister’s announcement in July of a review of border controls and the possible formation of a Unified Border Force as a very significant opportunity to combine a strong border with a trade facilitation agenda aimed at moving passengers and freight efficiently and safely. Attached is a copy of the submission that the Association has made to the Cabinet Office Border Review team.

The BPA has given its views on the government’s White Paper “Planning for a Sustainable Future”, which represents an important part of some fundamental changes to the planning regime affecting ports.

On 22nd June the Scottish Executive announced that it would be introducing a Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) to amend the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (No.2) (Scotland) Regulations.

The amendments will alter the original Conservation (Habitats &c.) Regulations 1994 so as to extend the application of Part IV of the Directive to all plans or projects.