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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

Rural Transport

08 January 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Bill Wiggin Con North Herefordshire

TransportAgriculture & Rural Affairs

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Bill Wiggin raised concerns about rural transport in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, Bill Wiggin, raised concerns about rural transport infrastructure.
  • Bill Wiggin emphasised the significant impact of rural transport issues on his constituents.
  • The Speaker of the House, Lindsay Hoyle, interjected to correct a procedural issue regarding personal address in responses.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Bill Wiggin Con North Herefordshire

The Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, Bill Wiggin, raised concerns about the misprinting of the Order Paper and then shifted to discuss issues related to rural transport. He emphasised the need for better transportation infrastructure in rural areas, highlighting that this is a vital issue that impacts his constituents significantly. However, due to the brief nature of the provided text, specific examples or statistics were not detailed beyond the initial mention of the issue's importance and its impact on local communities.

Other contributors (1)
  • Guy Opperman Con Hexham

    The Minister for Transport responded positively to the concerns raised, praising Bill Wiggin’s speech and acknowledging his constituency’s needs. He stated that the government has significantly increased funding for transport infrastructure in rural areas, particularly in Herefordshire, with specific figures provided.

Government Response

Lindsay Hoyle

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, interjected to correct a procedural issue raised by Guy Opperman. He pointed out that it was unfair for the Minister to address another Member personally in his response and then move on without giving them an opportunity to respond.

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