Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robert Jenrick and Martin Vickers

Tuesday 2nd July 2019 Commons Chamber

[Robert Jenrick]

I agree with the hon. Gentleman, and that is why we have given funding to Transport for the North to prepare a properly thought-through business case. We of course have decisions to make in the spending review about which of those projects should be taken forward and which provide good value for money. In the hon. Gentleman’s own city and city region of Sheffield, we have of course given money through the transforming cities fund to improve inter-city connectivity for his constituents.

[Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)]

My constituency and the wider Humber region would greatly benefit if there were improved rail-freight connections east-west. What plans does the Minister have to fund those?

[Robert Jenrick]

We have received representations from the midlands engine, and from Midlands Connect in relation to transport, about both road and rail east-west connectivity. We are considering them carefully, and they will form part of the spending review.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robert Jenrick and Martin Vickers

Tuesday 11th September 2018 Commons Chamber

[Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)]

I urge the Minister not to forget Immingham in my constituency, which also played a major part in where the pilgrim fathers sailed from. Will he ensure that Immingham is a major player in any celebrations?

[Robert Jenrick]

I have tried to list all the places where the pilgrim fathers came from. I was not aware that some came from Immingham as well, but I am sure that that will be included in the celebrations.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robert Jenrick and Martin Vickers

Thursday 23rd November 2017 Commons Chamber

[Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)]

1. What assessment he has made of his Department’s capacity to negotiate new trade agreements after the UK leaves the EU.

[Robert Jenrick (Newark) (Con)]

2. What assessment he has made of his Department’s capacity to negotiate new trade agreements after the UK leaves the EU.