Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Bloore Excerpts
Thursday 21st November 2024

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Chris Bloore.

Chris Bloore Portrait Chris Bloore (Redditch) (Lab)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker, for recognising my half-bob. My thoughts are with Lord Prescott’s family; he was one of the first politicians I met as a young student, and he certainly made an impression.

May I congratulate the Secretary of State and the Minister on the £9.3 million investment in buses in Worcestershire? I represent a rural constituency where people have not been able to get to work, access health services or stay connected with friends and family. This investment may well make a real difference to their lives.

Lilian Greenwood Portrait Lilian Greenwood
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right to speak up for his constituents in Worcestershire, and about the difference that will be made by the funding that this Government are providing. It will ensure that his constituents have the connections that were cut off for too long under the previous Government.