Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the operation of cross-border rail services.

I have had many discussions with my Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Transport in recent weeks, leading to last week’s announcement of the electrification of the Great Western main line to Swansea and the Valley Lines. Passengers across South Wales will benefit from faster journey times and increased capacity on services.