Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 08 Nov 2022 HS2: Wales
"My Lords, the Minister is absolutely right to say that north Wales will benefit from the construction of HS2, with shorter journey times and relief of overcrowding on the west coast main line. Would it not be even more sensible, rather than expecting passengers to change at Crewe, if the …..." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government how they plan to celebrate in 2025 the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton to Darlington railway, the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives...." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and refer to my railway interests as declared in the register...." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome that splendid Answer. What response will the Government give to the submission from Sir Peter Hendy, on behalf of industry, local and national museums, the supply chain, Heritage Railway and education, for government funds to ensure that there will be a memorable series of events in …..." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"That completes the business before the Grand Committee this afternoon. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room...." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"The Grand Committee stands adjourned until 5.10 pm, which is really quite soon. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room...." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the management of the Historical Railways Estate by Highways England; and in particular, whether that management is consistent with the Government’s policies (1) to reverse the Beeching rail cuts, and (2) to promote active travel...." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and remind the House of my railway interests declared in the register...." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech
"My Lords, I am sure that the Minister will agree that the most significant and expensive obstacle to fulfilling the Government’s plans to reverse the Beeching cuts of the 1960s and 1970s is restoring the infrastructure—track bed and bridges particularly—that was so short-sightedly destroyed after lines were closed. No doubt …..." Lord Faulkner of Worcester - View Speech