Simon Burns
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Monday 29th October 2012
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Guy Opperman (Hexham) (Con)
I welcome the speed and transparency of the interim Laidlaw report and endorse the calls of other hon. Members for lengthier franchises. Today the all-party group on rail in the north looks forward to meeting the Minister of State.
The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Mr Simon Burns)
I have already been there.
Guy Opperman
Yes, and I am sure that my right hon. Friend will be coming back.
Will the Secretary of State confirm that this Government’s increased investment in things such as the northern hub and the expanded service for the north will continue in the long term?