Lord Lexden
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Railways: New Lines
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Monday 29th February 2016
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
My noble friend is correct and that is why the Government are ensuring that that provision is part and parcel of all new franchise proposals.
Lord Lexden (Con)
Is it the case that Dr Beeching wielded his axe too well and too many lines were closed 50 years ago?
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
History is history and this Government are looking to the future and that is why we are committed to the investment we are making in the railways.