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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Links: Scotland and the North-east of England

Wednesday 2 February 2022 · 2 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Questions addressed transport links between Scotland and the north-east of England to promote economic growth.
  • The Union Connectivity Review highlighted the A1's importance and suggested developing an assessment of the east coast road and rail corridor.
  • The levelling-up White Paper includes measures to enhance connectivity between UK economic centres, relevant to the region's transport needs.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Grahame Morris Lab Easington
Economy Transport Scotland
Context

The question concerns the improvement of transport infrastructure to promote economic growth in a specific region.

Question

What steps he is taking to improve transport links between Scotland and the north-east of England to promote economic growth.

Answer from Iain Stewart

The Union connectivity review recognised the importance of the A1 and recommended that the UK Government should seek to work with the Scottish Government to develop an assessment of the east coast road and rail corridor. The Government will respond to the UCR and publish that response in due course.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific steps being taken are not detailed, only a commitment to respond is given.

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Q2 Grahame Morris Lab Easington
Transport Scotland Local Government
Context

The question addresses the devolution of power and funding to enhance rail capacity, trade, and business opportunities between northern regions and Scotland.

Question

On the day that the levelling-up agenda has been published, will the Secretary of State tell the House what steps he is taking to devolve powers and finance to the northern regions, so that we can strengthen ties with the Holyrood Government independently of Westminster, so increasing rail capacity, trade and opportunities for business?

Answer from Iain Stewart

The hon. Gentleman's passion for transport matters is known from previous collaborations on the Select Committee on Transport. The levelling-up White Paper, published today, includes measures to encourage better connectivity between UK economic centres, which he may find relevant.

Not addressed: The specific steps for devolving powers and finance are not addressed; instead, a general reference is made to the White Paper.

How: Changed Subject, Referenced Document

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