Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Patrick Hurley Excerpts
Thursday 21st November 2024

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lilian Greenwood Portrait Lilian Greenwood
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I would be happy to get my officials to write to the hon. Gentleman to provide an update on discussions around those important schemes.

Patrick Hurley Portrait Patrick Hurley (Southport) (Lab)
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T6.   The key to improved rail performance in my constituency is the reinstatement of rail infrastructure, notably the Burscough curves, alongside improved services to Manchester, where my constituents are also continually let down by Northern Rail. Does the Secretary of State agree that one of the best ways to achieve the high growth that the country needs is to improve those transport connections? Will she meet me to discuss that further?

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.