Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jonathan Reynolds and Chris Heaton-Harris

Thursday 24th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Chris Heaton-Harris]

Yes, we are working with cycling groups up and down the country to do exactly that.

[Jonathan Reynolds (Stalybridge and Hyde) (Lab/Co-op)]

TransPennine rail services between Leeds and Manchester through Stalybridge and Mossley are clearly vital to this country. The previous Government changed their mind quite a lot on improvements, including on full electrification. What is this Secretary of State’s policy on TransPennine rail upgrades, and will he meet me to hear some sensible suggestions on the way forward?