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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Tom Pursglove Excerpts
Thursday 11th October 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nusrat Ghani Portrait Ms Ghani
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I know that the hon. Gentleman is a passionate advocate for buses, and we have met to discuss this issue many times. I am keen to ensure that we are putting the right resources into this and that the people making decisions on bus services are given the right support. This is something that I am exploring and keen to do.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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Will the Minister undertake to give Highways England a nudge to carry out the environmental study required for the A45 dualling works between Stanwick and Thrapston so that they can go ahead in the next road period?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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I do not need to, because my hon. Friend has done a splendid job in the House himself.