Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Claire Perry and James Morris

Thursday 10th December 2015 Commons Chamber

[James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis) (Con)]

T8. The creation of the west midlands combined authority provides an opportunity to take a strategic views of the region’s transport needs. Does the Secretary of State agree that it also provides an opportunity for his Department to work with local operators, such as London Midland, to relieve congestion on the Rowley Regis to Birmingham line, which is becoming a big problem?

[Claire Perry]

In the interests of Christmas and brevity, yes.