Asked by: Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, on what date the Government will release funding for the Global Centre for Rail Excellence in Wales.
Answered by Simon Hart - Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
As announced at last year’s spending review, the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) will receive up to £30 million for a new, world-class rail technology and innovation centre.
Funding for GCRE will be released at the appropriate times between 2022-23 and 2023-24, as agreed between the UK Government, the Welsh Government and GCRE.