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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Connectivity

Wednesday 3 June 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Ministerial discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport cover connectivity within Wales and cross-border issues.
  • The Minister mentioned support for the Pant-Llanymynech bypass and the restoration of the Barmouth viaduct.
  • The Minister noted that now is not the time for people to travel to Wales for holidays or to second homes due to the impact of covid-19 on the leisure and tourism industry.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sheryll Murray Con South West Wiltshire
Transport Wales
Context

Discussions about connectivity within Wales and between Wales and England, including support for infrastructure projects.

Question

What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Secretary of State for Transport on connectivity (a) within Wales and (b) cross-border?

Answer from David Davies

We have regular discussions with Ministers in the Department for Transport across a wide range of issues, including connectivity within Wales and cross-border, such as our support for the Pant-Llanymynech bypass and the restoration of the Barmouth viaduct, and obviously we have offered the funding for an M4 relief road. I very much hope that the Welsh Government will choose to prioritise these schemes.

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Q2 Sheryll Murray Con South West Wiltshire
Economy Wales
Context

Concerns from constituents about people travelling to second and holiday homes during the pandemic.

Question

The Minister mentioned correspondence with his hon. Friend regarding concerns over people travelling to second and holiday homes in Wales due to the leisure and tourism industry being affected by covid-19, but now is not the time for such travel.

Answer from David Davies

My hon. Friend raises an important point. The leisure and tourism industry has been hugely affected by covid-19, but now is not the time for people to travel to Wales for a holiday or to a second home. Of course, when this crisis is over, we want to roll out the red and green carpet for visitors from throughout the United Kingdom to come and enjoy everything that Wales has to offer.

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