Oral Answers to Questions

Callum Anderson Excerpts

Thursday 26th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Heidi Alexander]

The right hon. Gentleman raises an interesting question, but I reassure the House that, in our many conversations with airlines and airports in recent weeks, we have not been told of any immediate disruptions to jet fuel supply. However, we will continue to monitor the situation closely, and work with airlines and jet fuel suppliers to understand what mitigations may be required should any disruptions arise.

[Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley) (Lab)]

T7. Residents across Winslow and Bletchley are increasingly frustrated at the lack of East West Rail passenger services. Can the Secretary of State update the House on what discussions the Government are having with rail partners to resolve the outstanding issues, and on when my constituents will get a clear timetable for when they can use that vital rail link?

[Heidi Alexander]

I sympathise with the frustration of local residents. I am as keen as they are, and as I know my hon. Friend is, to see services start on that section of infrastructure. I know discussions continue between Chiltern and the trade unions on operational arrangements and the preparatory works to trains and stations. I assure him that, as soon as we have a start date, he will be the first to know.