Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Marsha De Cordova Excerpts
Thursday 10th October 2024

(2 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lilian Greenwood Portrait Lilian Greenwood
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I do hope that the right hon. Member will not put himself in such danger. We are working with industry to address timetabling, financial, operational and infrastructure issues that need to be resolved before a service between Cleethorpes and London via Market Rasen could be introduced, once the east coast main line timetable change has been implemented. We will consider any proposals put forward, with approval subject to funding and a thorough business case process.

Marsha De Cordova Portrait Marsha De Cordova (Battersea) (Lab)
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One of the final acts of the last Tory Government was to cancel Access for All funding for Battersea Park station in my constituency, despite there being a costed plan in place with the local authority. The funding has been promised for more than a decade. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can get the project back on track and finally make Battersea Park station step-free?

Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who has been campaigning on this issue since the moment she set foot in this House. I would be delighted to meet her to see how we can take forward this important project.