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Rail Performance

Debate between Nusrat Ghani and Scott Arthur
Monday 11th November 2024

(1 week, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nusrat Ghani Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
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I call Select Committee member Dr Scott Arthur.

Scott Arthur Portrait Dr Scott Arthur (Edinburgh South West) (Lab)
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I thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and for the leadership that she is showing to get our railways back on track—sorry for the pun. I am pleased that she mentioned LNER and Lumo, which do a fantastic job of connecting Edinburgh and London, and of providing a stress-free alternative to flying. When she first took up her post, she was clear that she wanted HS2 to get a grip of costs. Does she feel vindicated, given the reports over the weekend of more than £100 million being spent on a single structure, despite some of those involved saying that they were not aware of the need for it?

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