Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Martin Vickers Excerpts
Thursday 14th December 2023

(4 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman
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Being straight, transparent and open, I will write to the hon. Member and give him that detail, rather than attempt to make it up at Christmas time.

Martin Vickers Portrait Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
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Until fairly recently, Northern Trains provided a Saturdays-only service between Sheffield and Cleethorpes via Brigg. That has now changed to one train a day, five days a week, allowing people only an hour and a half to enjoy the shopping in Grimsby or the excellent resort of Cleethorpes. Could my hon. Friend look into this matter and contact me after speaking with Northern Trains?

Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman
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Yes, I will do so. We have discussed that service before and are looking at a timetable alteration for the future. I will ensure that is looked at with my hon. Friend’s point very much in mind.