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Debate between Sonia Kumar and Heidi Alexander
Thursday 27th March 2025

(3 weeks, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Heidi Alexander Portrait Heidi Alexander
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We are working closely with East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry to resolve cancellations and delays, whether related to train fleets, staffing or infrastructure matters.

Sonia Kumar Portrait Sonia Kumar (Dudley) (Lab)
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The reduction in funding for our waterways by 5% year on year from 2027 will have a detrimental impact on the operations of the Dudley Canal and Caverns Trust. Will my right hon. Friend commit to a review of the funding of our waterways and reinstate that support?

Heidi Alexander Portrait Heidi Alexander
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I am happy to look into that issue for my hon. Friend and provide her with a written update.

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