Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Dennis Skinner Excerpts
Thursday 6th February 2014

(10 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord McLoughlin Portrait Mr McLoughlin
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My right hon. Friend knows that I take the issue of compensation incredibly seriously. We promised to consult again on this and we have done that. I will attempt to come forward with the conclusions of that consultation as soon as possible. I am in no doubt about the problems faced by many people on the proposed route, and I take those responsibilities very seriously indeed.

Dennis Skinner Portrait Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) (Lab)
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Is it not a fact that it takes two sides to create industrial action? The problem with the Tory Front Bench is that they dare not attack Boris Johnson for not conducting talks, because half of the Tory MPs want Boris Johnson to be their next leader. That is the reason.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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On transport services between Yorkshire and London.