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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Infrastructure

Wednesday 17 November 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Selaine Saxby asked about discussions with the First Minister of Wales on improving transport infrastructure in Wales.
  • The Secretary of State mentioned a planned meeting with the First Minister to discuss various issues, including the M4.
  • Selaine Saxby inquired about a ferry crossing project from Ilfracombe to south Wales, to which the Secretary of State expressed interest but noted the need for Welsh Government to fulfill commitments regarding the M4 improvements.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Selaine Saxby
Transport Wales
Context

There are ongoing discussions about improving transport infrastructure in Wales, including the M4.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with the First Minister of Wales on improving transport infrastructure in Wales?

Answer from Simon Hart

As I outlined in my previous answer, I am hoping to meet the First Minister later this week to discuss a range of issues. The M4 is central to cross-border connectivity, and improvements are well overdue if we are serious about levelling up.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Recent discussions with the First Minister on improving transport infrastructure in Wales were not specifically detailed.

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Q2 Selaine Saxby
Transport Wales
Context

The MP is keen on securing a ferry crossing between her North Devon constituency and south Wales, which could have cultural and economic benefits.

Question

Will the Secretary of State meet me to see how to progress a project for a ferry crossing from Ilfracombe to south Wales?

Answer from Simon Hart

There used to be a ferry from Tenby to North Devon back in the old days. I would be very happy to see that introduced. Until the Welsh Government honour their 2016 manifesto commitment to improve the M4, the quickest way of visiting each other will be a 30-year-old ferry chugging across the Bristol channel.

Not addressed: Meeting to discuss progressing a ferry project was not directly addressed.

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