Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Hugh Gaffney Excerpts
Wednesday 27th March 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride
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I can certainly confirm that the Department for Transport will be considering a feasibility study on the extension of the borders railway.

Hugh Gaffney Portrait Hugh Gaffney (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (Lab)
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Has the Minister looked at anything to do with local transport in Scotland? Has he looked at the shambles of ScotRail, and the shambles of local communities that have been left isolated?

Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride
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We are totally committed to supporting infrastructure in Scotland. That is why we have announced £1.3 billion to support eight city growth deals that will promote economic growth, prosperity and jobs in Scotland.