Lindsay Hoyle
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(13 years, 5 months ago)
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Several hon. Members
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)
Order. A great many Members wish to contribute. If questions and answers are shorter, most of them will, I hope, be able to.
Brandon Lewis (Great Yarmouth) (Con)
My right hon. Friend will not be surprised to learn that I am disappointed that Great Yarmouth will not retain a station. However, I have supported the modernisation programme from the outset. The good news is that our twin station at Humber will now be open for 24 hours, so local knowledge will be retained, but I should appreciate some information about the number of job losses at Great Yarmouth. I know that the station is already slightly under-resourced, but if vacancies arise at the Humber station will Great Yarmouth staff have an opportunity to relocate and take their knowledge there?