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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Cross-Border Transport

Wednesday 23 March 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Chris Matheson met with the Minister to discuss cross-border connectivity in north Wales.
  • The Minister regularly discusses transport matters with Cabinet members and the Welsh Government.
  • Chris Matheson advocated for upgrades to the rail line from Crewe to Chester and on to north Wales for HS2 benefits.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Matheson Lab
Transport Wales
Context

No specific incident or statistic provided, but the question is about discussions on improving cross-border transport in north Wales.

Question

What discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on cross-border transport connectivity with north Wales?

Answer from David Davies

As the hon. Gentleman knows, I discuss regularly with Cabinet members and members of the Welsh Government a range of transport matters. It was a pleasure to meet the hon. Gentleman last week to discuss cross-border connectivity in north Wales. The Union connectivity review recognised the importance of the north Wales transport corridor and the Government are carefully considering the recommendations before reporting back.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details about discussions with Cabinet colleagues or Welsh Government regarding the specifics of cross-border connectivity improvements.

How: Under Review

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Q2 Chris Matheson Lab
Transport
Context

The question follows up on a previous meeting about HS2 improvements in north Wales, highlighting the need for upgrades along the route including at Chester station.

Question

I thank the Minister for meeting me last week. He will understand that if north Wales is to get the full benefits of HS2, the line from Crewe to Chester and on to north Wales will need to be upgraded, including work at Chester station. Will he get on to his Transport Department colleagues and get them to get a move on with making a decision on that upgrade work?

Answer from David Davies

Yes. I thought the hon. Gentleman made a very powerful case last week about the importance of improvements in Chester. I think he would agree that improvements to the rail service in some parts of England will benefit passengers in Wales and vice versa. I fully agree with him about HS2. It will have an enormous impact and deliver improvements not just for passengers in England, but for passengers in Wales and especially north Wales.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to pushing Transport Department colleagues for decisions on the upgrade work along the HS2 line from Crewe to Chester or at Chester station.

How: Agreeing With The Importance Of Improvements

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