Transport Infrastructure Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Transport Infrastructure

Kieran Mullan Excerpts
Tuesday 11th February 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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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.

Kieran Mullan Portrait Dr Kieran Mullan (Crewe and Nantwich) (Con)
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I welcome the announcement today—the Prime Minister has well and truly swept the leaves off the line of transport infrastructure investment in this country. I know that jobs and businesses will benefit not in London but locally, in Crewe and Nantwich. When it comes to bus investment, can we ensure that local residents have a strong voice in deciding where the new buses go and how often they go there?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Of course, it is vital that the expansion of local bus services meets local demand. In my experience, there is no shortage of local demand in most parts of the country.