Local Growth Deals Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Local Growth Deals

Peter Luff Excerpts
Monday 7th July 2014

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Luff Portrait Sir Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire) (Con)
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One of the biggest constraints on the economic growth of Worcestershire is the inadequacy of its rail links. I therefore thank the Minister warmly for his announcement of funding for the new Worcestershire Parkway station, which enables me to declare victory in the 25-year campaign to get that vital station built.

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I am very grateful to my hon. Friend. I am just sorry that he will not be able to use it for his commute to this place. However, it will be a good monument to his campaigning over the years.