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Debate between Andy Sawford and Claire Perry
Thursday 22nd January 2015

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Claire Perry Portrait Claire Perry
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I can confirm that Washwood Heath is absolutely the right location for the rolling stock maintenance depot. This was confirmed by the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee’s announcement in December, and it would be a brave and foolhardy politician who suggested for political reasons that anything else might be appropriate.

Andy Sawford Portrait Andy Sawford (Corby) (Lab/Co-op)
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I met representatives of East Midlands Trains this week to discuss the electrification of the line to Corby. I am concerned that when that happens there might no longer be any services running north from Corby on the Manton line. Will the Minister meet me to discuss what options there are to maintain those northbound services towards Oakham and Melton Mowbray?

Claire Perry Portrait Claire Perry
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Yes, of course.