Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Karen Lumley Excerpts
Wednesday 8th January 2014

(10 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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The hon. Gentleman will know that the franchise of Severn crossings will continue until 2017-18. After that, the maintenance of the bridge will have to be considered, but I know that the Department for Transport is keenly aware of the issues he raises.

Karen Lumley Portrait Karen Lumley (Redditch) (Con)
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14. Good transport links are essential to provide opportunities for investment into Wales. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on the discussions he has had with the Welsh Assembly Government on updating road and rail links into north Wales, especially upgrading the A55?

David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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I have regular discussions with both the Welsh Government and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport on this issue. A business case is already being worked up, I hope, for electrification of the north Wales coast line, and I have already referred to the issue of roads.