Railways: Cardiff Valley Lines Debate

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Lord Roberts of Conwy

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Railways: Cardiff Valley Lines

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Monday 28th March 2011

(13 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, the noble Lord is absolutely right. Most of the valley lines are going to be electrified for precisely the reason that he describes.

Lord Roberts of Conwy Portrait Lord Roberts of Conwy
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Will my noble friend bear in mind the increased attractiveness of the valleys in terms of enterprise zones and the promotion of work opportunities if the valley lines are electrified?

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, yes.

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