Transport Select Committee launches inquiry into Operation Stack

The Transport Select Committee has launched an inquiry into Operation Stack and the government’s plans to build a new lorry park in Kent.

Operation Stack sees sections of the M20 used to manage the build-up of goods vehicles in Kent when there is disruption to cross-Channel ferry and rail services.

In November 2015 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced funding of up to £250m for a permanent lorry park to increase resilience in Kent, by taking pressure off the roads in the event...

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