Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Martin Vickers Excerpts
Thursday 8th February 2024

(10 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anthony Browne Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Anthony Browne)
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Indeed; aviation is important for economic development across the entirety of the UK, including links between Scotland and England. However, the hon. Gentleman’s question was about Wick John O’Groats airport, and the public service obligations for that airport lie entirely within Scotland and are a matter for the Scottish Government.

Martin Vickers Portrait Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
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The roads Minister will recall a meeting I had with him, along with my hon. Friends the Members for Great Grimsby (Lia Nici) and for Scunthorpe (Holly Mumby-Croft), about resurfacing the A180 and removing the concrete surface. I have had many meetings with roads Ministers over the years who have promised that. Will he be the one who can deliver it?

Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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I sincerely hope so.