Mark Pawsey
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(4 years, 10 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
The hon. Lady makes an excellent point, and we are indeed upgrading the digital signalling on the east coast main line.
Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con)
The Prime Minister spoke about the “spine” of our rail network, which is currently provided by the west coast main line. The upgrade of that line a few years ago led to many businesses being attracted to Rugby. What reassurance can he provide to them that, with HS2 bypassing Rugby, we will retain fast services on a well-maintained railway?
The Prime Minister
I have looked at that issue, and I am convinced that the existing capacity will continue to be extremely important and drive jobs and investment in Rugby, where my hon. Friend and I opened a fantastic electric taxi factory.