Great British Railways: Headquarters
Debate between Chris Heaton-Harris and Kevin Hollinrake(3Â years ago)
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Chris Heaton-Harris
It is vital that there is buy-in from all local stakeholders for such a big new headquarters. When I met the hon. Lady and City of York Council, railway skills were mentioned in passing. I completely understand and agree with her point.
Kevin Hollinrake
I very much appreciate the Minister’s comments. Does he know how many people will be located at the Great British Railways headquarters?
Chris Heaton-Harris
I am afraid that I do not because it is an organisation that is yet to be set up. The legislation has not even gone through the House yet, so I am afraid that I cannot answer that question at this time. However, given that it will be a coming together of so many different parts of the railway, I would expect it to be a large number of people and for it to involve new jobs as well as existing ones being relocated. It will be a very important heart of our railways for the future.