Transport Infrastructure Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Transport Infrastructure

Judith Cummins Excerpts
Tuesday 11th February 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I can certainly confirm that the threat of sinkholes from the Cheshire salt mines will be considered as part of the review.

Judith Cummins Portrait Judith Cummins (Bradford South) (Lab)
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I welcome the announcement that the northern section of HS2 will go ahead because, crucially, it will be integrated with NPR. As the Prime Minister said, this country has been held back by inadequate infrastructure, so does he agree that Northern Powerhouse Rail must include a city centre stop in Bradford?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank the hon. Lady for the representation she makes on behalf of Bradford. I see the point that she makes, and we will consult on that issue shortly.