Debates between Lord Bellingham and Lord Grayling during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Bellingham and Lord Grayling
Thursday 1st March 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Bellingham Portrait Sir Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk) (Con)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Lord Grayling Portrait The Secretary of State for Transport (Chris Grayling)
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Briefly, let me inform the House that the Space Bill has completed its passage through Parliament, and I extend my thanks to all Members involved in the debate. That debate was conducted in good humour by Members from across the House, and we all share the aspiration for this Bill to pave the way for a thriving commercial space sector in the United Kingdom.

Lord Bellingham Portrait Sir Henry Bellingham
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Is the Secretary of State aware that Network Rail and Govia Thameslink have committed to ensuring that eight-carriage trains are introduced between Cambridge and King’s Lynn by the end of the year, which is vital to relieving unacceptable levels of congestion? Will he help to ensure that that commitment is honoured?

Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I will certainly do that, and I also recommit to the improvements needed in Ely, which are essential over the next control period to unlocking those capacity improvements that are needed for the growth and development of those parts of Cambridgeshire.