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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Cross-border Transport Connectivity

Wednesday 15 December 2021 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • James Davies inquired about discussions with Cabinet colleagues on improving transport connections between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
  • James Davies questioned the Government's commitment to investing in zero-emission technologies for public transport, highlighting Scotland's role in bus manufacturing.
  • Jim Shannon from Northern Ireland inquired about improving roads from Larne to Stranraer, emphasizing the importance for tourism and business.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Davies Con
Transport Scotland
Context

Discussions on improving transport links between Scotland and other parts of the UK.

Question

What discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on improving transport connections between Scotland and the rest of the UK?

Answer from Iain Stewart

I have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues about cross-border connectivity. Sir Peter Hendy's report, published last month, covers a wide range of solutions spanning all transport modes across the United Kingdom. We will take time to consider carefully all the recommendations in the report, and we will publish our response in the new year.

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Not addressed: Specific commitments or timelines were not provided

How: Under Review

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Q2 James Davies Con
Transport Climate Scotland
Context

The importance of investing in zero-emission technologies for future public transport connections, particularly noting Scotland's role in manufacturing buses.

Question

Investing in zero-emission technologies is essential for future public transport connections. Scotland, as well as other parts of the country, is an important manufacturing base for buses. Can he confirm that the Government are working hard to ensure that British manufacturing leads the way in fulfilling our world-leading commitments to introduce zero-emission buses?

Answer from Iain Stewart

We remain committed to supporting the introduction of 4,000 zero-emission buses and to achieving a zero-emission bus fleet. Transport is now the biggest single contributor in this country to carbon emissions, so it is right that we back our domestic industry to help deliver these zero-emission buses.

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Q3 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Transport Northern Ireland Scotland
Context

The importance of improving the road network between Northern Ireland and Scotland for tourism and business.

Question

Now that the bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been laid to bed at long last, can he indicate what will be done to improve the roads from Larne to Stranraer and further on because it is important for us in Northern Ireland where we have tourism and we have business, that the roads are up to a certain standard?

Answer from Iain Stewart

The A75 from Stranraer and Cairnryan to the motorway network is in desperate need of an upgrade, and that was one of the central recommendations of Sir Peter's report. We absolutely see that as an important corridor.

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