Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Ian Swales Excerpts
Thursday 18th October 2012

(11 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord McLoughlin Portrait Mr McLoughlin
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I will certainly bear in mind the hon. Gentleman’s comments. He has always fought hard for an improved service for his constituents and in the Sheffield area. I will look closely at what he has said.

Ian Swales Portrait Ian Swales (Redcar) (LD)
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14. Does the new Secretary of State recognise the need for electrification in the Tees valley so that we can have a metro service to connect the large conurbation together?

Lord McLoughlin Portrait Mr McLoughlin
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I take that as a bid, and it is one that I will look at in more detail. I am sure that I will hear much more about it from my hon. Friend.