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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Connections to Great Britain

Wednesday 4 November 2020 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government are building a stronger and fairer economy for the future through an independent Union connectivity review.
  • The Government will engage positively with the Union connectivity review to improve transport connections across the whole UK, including between Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • The Minister and the Department for Transport have met the Union connectivity review to emphasize the importance of connectivity for Northern Ireland.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Davies Con
Transport Northern Ireland
Context

The MP is concerned about the adequacy of transport links which are crucial for economic growth, quality of life, and strengthening the Union.

Question

What assessment has been made of the adequacy of transport connections between different parts of Northern Ireland and Great Britain?

Answer from Robin Walker

The Government are building a stronger and fairer economy for the future. To support this aim, an independent Union connectivity review is being led by Sir Peter Hendy to consider how connectivity across the whole UK can support economic growth, increase quality of life, and strengthen our Union.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The question specifically asked for an assessment which was not directly provided. Instead, a general statement about a review being conducted is given without specifics.

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Q2 James Davies Con
Transport
Context

The north Wales main line railway connects Great Britain across the Irish sea and is vital for travel. The MP seeks improvements to benefit his constituents and people in Northern Ireland.

Question

Will my hon. Friend work with the Department for Transport and the Union connectivity review to see the north Wales main line railway enhanced for the benefit of my constituents and the people of Northern Ireland?

Answer from Robin Walker

The Government will engage positively with the Union connectivity review, which will look at how we can improve the transport landscape across the whole UK, including connections between Wales and Northern Ireland. Levelling up across the whole United Kingdom is an absolute priority for this Government.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The question sought a commitment to work on enhancing the railway specifically, but the response was broader about engaging with the review without specific details on enhancement.

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Q3 Gregory Campbell DUP East Londonderry
Northern Ireland Culture, Media & Sport Business & Trade
Context

Connectivity is crucial for business, cultural relationships, and strengthening the United Kingdom.

Question

What input has the Minister had into the Union connectivity review, and how tangible does he expect the outcome to be in promoting and cementing business and cultural relationships across the whole United Kingdom?

Answer from Robin Walker

Both the Secretary of State and I, along with the Department for Transport, the Cabinet Office, and other groups, have met the Union connectivity review to make clear the importance of this for Northern Ireland. Connectivity is crucial for business.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The question sought specifics on input and tangible outcomes but only received a general statement about meetings without concrete details.

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