Richard Foord
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(2 months ago)
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Sir Alan Campbell
Yes, I do. I hope that the firms concerned have heard my hon. Friend, and that they think again.
Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth) (LD)
Trains are running at half the normal frequency on the west of England line, because of dry embankments. This has been happening for months at a time, and for the second year in a row. New Civil Engineer has written that
“the London-Devon rail route needs investment”.
May we have a debate on adapting our rail infrastructure to the effects of climate change?
Sir Alan Campbell
The Government are very keen to learn the lessons of what is happening as a result of climate change, because that will be at least as grave a problem going forward—maybe even worse. I suggest that the hon. Gentleman seeks an Adjournment debate on these matters, so that he can hear from the relevant Minister what the Government plan to do to address what I know will be a serious concern for his constituents.