High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill

Debate between Steve Barclay and Stephen Timms
Thursday 31st October 2013

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Timms Portrait Stephen Timms
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I am grateful to the right hon. Lady. However, I believe that an adequate connection should be part of the initial proposal.

Steve Barclay Portrait Stephen Barclay
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Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?

Stephen Timms Portrait Stephen Timms
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No, I will not give way again.

I welcome amendment 17 and the Government’s support for it. I have raised this matter with Ministers before, but I ask the new Minister for the first time to pay particular attention to the connectivity problem between High Speed 1 and High Speed 2, which was highlighted by the right hon. Member for Chesham and Amersham.

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