Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Stephen Crabb Excerpts
Wednesday 18th July 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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The hon. Gentleman will know that the Wales & Borders franchise is part of the Government’s commitment to devolving powers, so there is a joint responsibility between the two Governments. If he wants me to make representations on his behalf to the Welsh Government, I would be more than happy to do so.

Stephen Crabb Portrait Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire) (Con)
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Has my hon. Friend had the chance to speak to the management of Great Western Railway about the total shambles that was its rail service last Sunday afternoon, when thousands of passengers faced cancelled or disrupted trains due to staffing problems arising from the World cup final? England did not qualify for the final and Wales was not even at the tournament, so it should not have led to meltdown on the rail network last Sunday.

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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My right hon. Friend raises a very important point. When these services do not run effectively, that has a massive impact on his constituents and all commuters. I would be happy to meet him to discuss this further, so that we can take it up with the people responsible.