"My Lords, I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. When we were candidates on opposing sides in Gateshead in 1992, I do not imagine that we thought we would be facing each other across the red Benches of this House. Given the additional infrastructure investment in Northern Ireland, and given …..." Baroness Quin - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the rail unions regarding the future of the east coast rail franchise...." Baroness Quin - View Speech
"My Lords, while I am glad that such meetings have taken place, does the Minister appreciate that many of us who use the east coast rail service regularly are dismayed that the Government have refused to allow the current publicly owned operator—which has greatly improved the service, to the benefit …..." Baroness Quin - View Speech