2 Baroness Redfern debates involving the Department for Transport

Tue 23rd Jul 2024
Mon 2nd Mar 2020

HS2

Baroness Redfern Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd July 2024

(6 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill Portrait Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Lab)
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I am familiar with the west coast main line from my previous job. I have often travelled on it and am familiar with the limitations in how it performs and the number of trains that you can get on it. Incidentally, I was also the author of a review of the connectivity of the United Kingdom, and I made some recommendations about the connectivity of England and Scotland. This Government are very mindful of that, and it will be part of the review of the current state of HS2 as we have inherited it.

Baroness Redfern Portrait Baroness Redfern (Con)
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My Lords, there is still a lack of progress in agreeing outstanding compensation claims, especially in respect of injurious affection claims and the time it has taken to hand back land that was taken on a temporary basis. As time is of the essence, what further measures are being put in place to speed up the process and remove the outstanding backlog?

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill Portrait Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Lab)
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I am not familiar with the details, so I shall write to the noble Baroness and explain the position as we see it.

Holyhead

Baroness Redfern Excerpts
Monday 2nd March 2020

(4 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton
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My Lords, the Government are engaging with the Welsh Government and local partners to understand not only their plans, constraints and opportunities, but how best to support the planning for operational readiness. The ports that are best prepared on 31 December will have a competitive advantage.

Baroness Redfern Portrait Baroness Redfern (Con)
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My Lords, post Brexit, we are told that the Government will create 10 superports. The Humber ports are not merely an alternative to Dover but a driver for the northern powerhouse. They can provide a quicker, cheaper and greener solution to trading logistics. When will a decision be made on those ports?

Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton
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I thank my noble friend for asking me about the free ports because they could be a great way of boosting trade, attracting inward investment and driving productivity. The Government have published a consultation document. We will be looking for up to 10 national hubs to work as trade, innovation and commerce centres. A consultation process is under way and we look forward to being able to announce the results soon.