Debates between Tim Farron and Claire Perry during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tim Farron and Claire Perry
Thursday 10th December 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Claire Perry Portrait Claire Perry
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I am happy to confirm that the Government mad £20 million of further money available for the new station fund in the summer Budget. It is up to local authorities and local businesses to bring forward proposals for new stations. We want them to be rooted in the benefits that they deliver to the local community. I would be delighted to review with my hon. Friend a proposal for Wellington station and look forward to working with her. We would like to get new stations built.

Tim Farron Portrait Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (LD)
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One of the consequences of the catastrophic floods in Cumbria has been the near-disappearance of the A591 between Grasmere and Keswick, which in effect cuts the Lake district in two. Will the Government consider applying for EU solidarity funding to make sure that we reopen or replace that road imminently so that the Lake district, which continues to be the most marvellous place to spend Christmas and new year, can be reconnected?