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Oral Answers to Questions

Theresa Villiers Excerpts
Thursday 19th April 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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As the hon. Lady will know, we have spent more money than any Government have ever spent in this country on tackling air quality issues. We are working very closely with local authorities, including Bristol, to do that. Something like £400 million is already in prospect to support local authorities in this regard, and we look forward to seeing further action by Bristol and other local authorities to support it.

Theresa Villiers Portrait Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)
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I was alarmed to learn that Govia Thameslink Railway is planning to cut Great Northern services at Oakleigh Park station in the morning peak. GTR has promised me it will restore the services when new rolling stock is introduced this year. Will the Minister work with me to hold it to that promise?

Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Joseph Johnson)
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I would be delighted to work with my right hon. Friend to address the issue she raises.