Martin Vickers
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(8 years, 4 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
I am still seeking that laser-like precision. I turn now to the hon. Member for Cleethorpes (Martin Vickers).
Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
20. My constituents find it extremely difficult to get to the south-east because we do not have a direct rail service to London. Will the Minister use her good offices to ensure that the rail regulator, which has had an application with it for two years, makes a quick decision?
Claire Perry
It is impressive stuff, Mr Speaker. My hon. Friend will know that the open access competition to which he refers is a matter for the regulator, but it has been quite clear that his constant campaigning is paying off. He is getting £88 million of funding for the dualling of the A160 near Immingham and resignalling for the north-east Lincolnshire region, plus the massive franchise benefits that we announced yesterday, including improvements at Cleethorpes station.