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High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill

Debate between Brian Binley and Maria Eagle
Wednesday 26th June 2013

(11 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Maria Eagle Portrait Maria Eagle
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My hon. Friend makes a good point and I agree with him.

Brian Binley Portrait Mr Brian Binley (Northampton South) (Con)
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Is not the truth of the matter that High Speed 2 will release capacity on the west coast main line? Has the debate not recognised the importance of freight, which is growing at more than 10% per year on rail? Does that not come into the discussions we are having today?

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