Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Kevin Foster Excerpts
Wednesday 18th January 2023

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I call Kevin Foster.

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)
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Direct train services between south Wales and Devon are a key part of our rail infrastructure, yet most are operated using older, less reliable rolling stock. What prospect does the Secretary of State see for getting new, more modern trains operating on these routes?

David T C Davies Portrait David T. C. Davies
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I am pleased to be able to tell my hon. Friend that more modern stock is being rolled out on those particular routes, so he will be able to benefit from more comfortable carriages that will also emit less carbon and be better for the environment.