Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Kevin Barron Excerpts
Thursday 3rd November 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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Learning of this historic pact, my heart skips. Although the Government have pledged that there will be a series of debates on different aspects of the forthcoming EU negotiation, I fear we shall never be able to grant enough of them to satisfy my hon. Friend.

Kevin Barron Portrait Kevin Barron (Rother Valley) (Lab)
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Will the Leader of the House arrange a debate on the re-routing of HS2 in south Yorkshire? The new route will decimate communities throughout the region and provide none of the advantages first associated with the Meadowhall station, which was going to be a catalyst for growth in the south Yorkshire economy.