Rising Cost of Transport Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Rising Cost of Transport

John Bercow Excerpts
Wednesday 9th January 2013

(11 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord McLoughlin Portrait Mr McLoughlin
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I am sorry, but I must make some progress.

From the first day of the coalition Government, our priority has been to tackle the deficit that we inherited, to rebalance our economy, to get people back to work and to boost growth. Transport plays a key part in that process. This Government have capped fare rises. We are getting the investment in, tackling overcrowding, increasing seats and services, and delivering High Speed 2. It is the right deal for passengers and the right deal for Britain’s future.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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There is a six-minute limit on Back-Bench speeches, and it applies with immediate effect.