Andy McDonald
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(10 years, 2 months ago)
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Mr Goodwill
I know that this is what is known as a parliamentary service, which does save the cost of closure, but given that the passenger numbers were 900,000 in 2006 and 161,092 in 2013, action on more than just public transport links will be required to ensure the airport’s future.
Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough) (Lab)
The Minister will know that the Tees Valley metro was seen as a key component in establishing better links to the airport. That concept appears to have slipped somewhat. Will he meet me to discuss the viability of the Tees Valley metro so that we can pursue our economic ambitions right across the Tees valley?
Mr Goodwill
I will be more than happy to do so, and ensure that Teesside has the same good transport links from which many other parts of the country benefit.