During International Trade questions in the House of Commons, James highlighted the strong performance of the Port of King's Lynn and welcomed new investment to support demand from the construction sector and boost the economy.
James said:
"The Port of King’s Lynn handles half a million tonnes of exports of barley and other high quality agricultural exports as well as imports, and has had one of its busiest years. Does the minister agree that the investment ABP is making in new facilities to support high demand for timber from the construction sector, and other supply chains, is a vote of confidence in Norfolk and will help our economy to bounce back?"
In response the Trade minister said:
"I welcome ABP's investment in King's Lynn and was glad to hear the new Vancouver Timber Terminal will open on Monday representing £1.4 million of investment. With 95 per cent of the UK's trade facilitated by the maritime sector our ports are integral to UK trade and to the success of the 'made in the UK sold to the world' strategy".
