David Mowat
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(11 years, 4 months ago)
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Mr McLoughlin
I think I tried to address that in an earlier answer. Of course I want to look at how the connection works, and it will be possible to run some services from Old Oak Common direct to the continent if there is demand for that. We will certainly look at the issue, and at how the whole London interconnection works.
David Mowat (Warrington South) (Con)
This project is very important to the wider economy in the north and north-west. Given that the revised business case remains considerably better than, for example, the Crossrail business case, will the Secretary of State do what he can to deliver this project before 2033?
Mr McLoughlin
I take that as a request to get a move on and get building a lot quicker. We will see what progress we can make.