1 Nick Timothy debates involving the Department for Transport

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Nick Timothy Excerpts
Thursday 21st November 2024

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh
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Our manifesto was clear that we are committed to improving rail connectivity in the north of England. I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to address the specific issues on that line.

Nick Timothy Portrait Nick Timothy (West Suffolk) (Con)
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The Ely and Haughley upgrades are vital for getting freight from Felixstowe off roads and on to rail, reducing congestion on the A14 and providing much-needed relief to villages such as Kentford in my constituency. Can the Secretary of State commit to a timescale for their commencement?

Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh
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I am well aware of the strong case for the Ely junction improvement and the impact that will have on freight. That is absolutely being considered as we look towards the 10-year infrastructure strategy and we consider GBR’s stretching target for getting freight off the roads and on to the railways.