Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Neil Gray and Liam Fox

Thursday 28th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

Well-connected transport infrastructure is key to our trading capability. When it comes to free ports, as my right hon. Friend knows, I am personally very well-disposed towards the concept. It is one area where we can take potential advantage when we have the freedom to do so once we have left the European Union.

[Neil Gray (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP)]

If he has not already done so, will the Secretary of State raise the potential merits of Scottish inclusion in the HS2 project with the Secretary of State for Transport?

[Dr Fox]

Increased transport infrastructure will benefit all parts of the United Kingdom, and I would be happy to take up the hon. Gentleman’s case with the Transport Secretary at any time.