Debates between Stuart Andrew and David Jones during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart Andrew and David Jones
Wednesday 18th July 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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It is important to recognise that we are investing a massive amount of money to ensure that the electrification brings about improved journey times. The Welsh Government have come up with some suggestions about how we might resolve these issues, and we will work with them collaboratively on that. Let us not forget, though, that this Government are making a massive investment in the railway system.

David Jones Portrait Mr David Jones (Clwyd West) (Con)
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How is work progressing to develop the business case for the north-east Wales metro?

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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My right hon. Friend will know that we are looking at a host of different projects that will improve journey times for passengers in north Wales, such as the Wrexham to Bidston line. On the specific issue that he raises, we are looking at that across the board, including through the growth deal that we are developing at the moment.