Russell Brown
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(11 years, 9 months ago)
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Mr McLoughlin
The answer—[Interruption]—I am sorry, I was trying to follow exactly what my hon. Friend was saying and checking the points he was making—is that shorter journey times to Lancaster will certainly be a result and a benefit for his constituents.
Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries and Galloway) (Lab)
On the very point that the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood (Eric Ollerenshaw) has just made, what will be important for those travelling beyond the Wigan area is quality connectivity, so that people can continue and eventually complete their journeys. The Secretary of State has also mentioned that the Minister of State has been in contact with the Scottish Government. Is it best that I meet his right hon. Friend to discuss how those discussions have gone?
Mr McLoughlin
I am more than happy for the hon. Gentleman to meet the Minister of State, and I will do all I can to facilitate such a meeting.