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Debate between Lord McLoughlin and Maria Caulfield(8 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr McLoughlin
Just to put the record right, the conversations in 2011 that the right hon. Gentleman refers to were not held in the Department for Transport—they were held elsewhere. I very well remember both the case he made and visiting the vessel in the summer of 2013.
Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (Con)
14. What his policy is on improvement of rail services in the south-east.
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Debate between Lord McLoughlin and Maria Caulfield(9 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr McLoughlin
I am pleased that we have seen some stations reopened and some announcements of new stations. My hon. Friend and I did visit that station in his constituency and I am glad that, with his increased majority, he will continue to make a good case for it in this House.
Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (Con)
Although investment in Network Rail’s existing lines is welcome, my constituents in Lewes really want a second main line from Sussex to London, and the Chancellor kindly gave us £100,000 for a feasibility study in the last Budget. Will the Secretary of State update me on the progress of that study?
Mr McLoughlin
I know the Minister with responsibility for rail, my hon. Friend the Member for Devizes (Claire Perry), is more than happy to discuss that project with my hon. Friend following her stunning electoral success.