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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Rail Services: South Wales and South-west England

Thursday 19 May 2022 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister set aside development funding for projects from Sir Peter Hendy's review.
  • Minister is engaging with Welsh Government and other stakeholders before issuing a formal response.
  • Minister is happy to meet the questioner to discuss the bid.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jessica Morden Lab Newport East
Transport
Context

The question arises from a need to enhance cross-border rail connectivity highlighted by the Union connectivity review and the Welsh Government's Burns commission.

Question

What steps he is taking to improve cross-border rail services between south Wales and south-west England. Through services have been introduced, but further stations like Magor are needed for better service.

Answer from Wendy Morton

We set aside development funding for projects from Sir Peter Hendy's review last year. We are engaging with Welsh Government and other stakeholders before issuing a formal response, and I am happy to meet the questioner.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to delivering funding for station upgrades and meeting campaigners to discuss Magor station bid

How: Engaging With Welsh Government And Other Stakeholders, Happy To Meet

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Q2 Jessica Morden Lab Newport East
Transport
Context

The Union connectivity review and the Welsh Government's Burns commission have both identified the need for new stations like Magor on the south Wales main line to improve services.

Question

The Union connectivity report highlighted the need for funding for relief line upgrades and a new station in Magor. Will the Minister commit to delivering funding, and will she meet campaigners to discuss this bid?

Answer from Wendy Morton

Development funding has been set aside for projects from Sir Peter Hendy's review, we are engaging with Welsh Government and other stakeholders before issuing a formal response. I am happy to meet the questioner.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to delivering funding for relief line upgrades and meeting campaigners regarding Magor station bid

How: Engaging With Welsh Government, Happy To Meet

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