Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Harper and Stephen Hammond

Thursday 10th July 2014 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Hammond]

The hon. Gentleman has unfortunately failed to mention the upgrades on the other part of the freight line, which will ensure that all of those freight services still operate and there will be no diminution of service for freight operators north-south.

[Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean) (Con)]

T5. I thank my hon. Friend for the significant investment benefiting both Lydney and Cinderford in my constituency that was announced at the beginning of this week as part of the growth deal. It is a part of our long-term economic plan, showing joined-up Government, which is welcomed by my constituents and will make a real difference to their everyday lives.

[Stephen Hammond]

I thank my hon. Friend for mentioning both those schemes. The Cinderford north quarter link road and the Lydney transport strategy will be of benefit to his constituents, and he has been a real campaigner for them. I am delighted he welcomes them, and I am sure he will have noticed the remarks of the chairman of the Gloucestershire First—now GFirst—local enterprise partnership, Dr Diane Savory, who said:

“I’m absolutely thrilled that the Government has recognised the huge economic potential in Gloucestershire”.

Indeed, we have.