Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Wendy Morton and Clive Betts

Thursday 30th June 2022 Commons Chamber

[Wendy Morton]

The hon. Gentleman raises a specific point in his constituency. I would be more than happy to look into it and respond to him.

[Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East) (Lab)]

I am pleased that the reopening of the Barrow Hill line to passenger services has reached the next stage of the review. The problem is that it will be a heavy rail service to a reopened Sheffield Victoria, which has very poor connectivity. Will she look again at the idea of a tram train, following the successful service between Sheffield and Rotherham, which would go into the centre of Sheffield and have real connectivity there? People could then use the newly reopened Beighton station to access it. I know the Minister has offered to meet me already, but will she have a look at that in advance of our meeting?

[Wendy Morton]

I am glad that the hon. Gentleman recognises the step forward with the Barrow Hill line, and I will certainly look at the issue he raises in advance of our meeting.