Hi Kelvin, apparently Liverpool will be breaking the law if the cruise goes ahead. Reason 1. no money paid back 2. the European Commission have not given the go ahead. We will see what "powers" our MPs and MEPs possess, and if two fingers to the European Competition Commission is all it takes.
I do not understand the above. Please, be so kind as to explain in more detail...
Is the UK an independent country or a province of EU ?...
Is EC in position to decide (over national governments), which port may be turnaround cruise port and which may be not ?... If EC was really given such a power, than it is so wrong, so much wrong !
"I have fought hard for turnaround status for our city, because I know how important it is - for our economy, for our tourism offer and for our unrivalled reputation as a major maritime city. I'm delighted that the hard work has paid off and the momentous day when Liverpool welcomes its first turnaround cruise is finally here."
I am interested - with whom did he fight?... against market perception and attitudes of cruise lines?... or against formal obstacles and rules?...
what rules may prevent a port from being a turnaround port (if only it has sufficient infrastructure to be convenient for passengers and chosen by a cruise line) ?...