Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damien Moore and Huw Merriman

Thursday 16th May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Huw Merriman]

My right hon. Friend is indeed a great champion for this scheme, which we have discussed many times. I am pleased to confirm that the local transport fund could be used to develop the new rail link between York and Hull via Beverley. It is important to say that it will be for the local transport authority to decide, and I encourage him to continue to engage with it. Our upcoming guidance will set out more detail about the scope of the LTF, and I am sure he will continue with his mission to deliver.

[Damien Moore (Southport) (Con)]

5. What steps he is taking to improve transport connectivity for towns and cities in the north-west.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damien Moore and Huw Merriman

Thursday 8th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Damien Moore (Southport) (Con)]

2. What steps he is taking to increase transport connectivity between towns and cities in the north-west.

[The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Huw Merriman)]

Network North will see a further £19.8 billion- worth of investment in the north of England following the redirection of funding from High Speed 2. That is in addition to what has already been committed through the £3.5 billion to northern city regions from the first round of the city region sustainable transport settlements; the development of Northern Powerhouse Rail, which will transform rail connectivity between the north of England’s key economic centres; and £11 billion for the trans-Pennine route upgrade.

[Damien Moore]

In the light of the Government’s commitment to level up through Network North, will my hon. Friend commit to a meeting with me and other key stakeholders to discuss reinstating the Burscough curves rail link, which would connect Southport to Preston and the wider north of England, fulfilling our economic potential and helping us welcome another million visitors a year to Southport?