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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Connectivity

Wednesday 11 December 2024 · 3 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government are committed to improving transport connectivity within Wales and with the rest of the UK.
  • The Welsh Government have not ruled out a third Northern Ireland crossing for Holyhead, which was given freeport tax status.
  • The Welsh Government's 20-mph policy priority is to save lives and reduce casualties, with recent data showing encouraging signs.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Holden Con Basildon and Billericay
Transport Wales
Context

The MP is concerned about improving transport connections between Wales and the UK, highlighting current efforts by Network Rail and Transport for Wales.

Question

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve transport connectivity between Wales and the rest of the UK. The Government are absolutely committed to working collaboratively with the Welsh Government to improve transport connectivity within Wales and with the rest of the UK, as seen in a joint programme by Network Rail and Transport for Wales.

Answer from Nia Griffith

The Government are absolutely committed to working collaboratively with the Welsh Government to improve transport connectivity within Wales and with the rest of the UK. We are already making progress. Network Rail and Transport for Wales announced a joint programme, which will see 50% more timetabled services on the north Wales main line.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The question asked about steps being taken with Cabinet colleagues, but no specifics were provided.

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Q2 Richard Holden Con Basildon and Billericay
Transport Wales
Context

The MP highlights the importance of a north Wales corridor for linking UK channel ports with Holyhead port, noting Labour's stance against new road building in Wales.

Question

Will the Minister lobby the Welsh Government on that, for Wales and for our entire United Kingdom? The lower Thames crossing is a vital link between our channel ports and Holyhead port. I know Labour is against new road building in Wales, but a north Wales corridor connecting our ports would be a vital piece of transport infrastructure for our whole country.

Answer from Nia Griffith

I remind the right hon. Member that Holyhead was recently given freeport tax status, and I assure him that the Welsh Government have not ruled out a third Northern Ireland crossing.

Not addressed: The question asked about lobbying for a north Wales corridor but was redirected to mention freeport tax status and third Northern Ireland crossings.

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Q3 Catherine Fookes Lab Monmouthshire
Education Transport
Context

Casualties fell by a quarter on roads with 20-mph and 30-mph speed limits last year, prompting the MP to ask about its impact in specific communities.

Question

Does the Minister agree that that will be of great comfort to schools like Osbaston in my constituency, and to parents like Rhiannon in Flintshire, who praised the scheme for helping to save her son's life after he was hit by a car?

Answer from Nia Griffith

Indeed. The Welsh Government have been clear that the priority objective of the 20-mph policy was to save lives and reduce casualties. Recent collisions data provide an encouraging sign that the policy is moving in the right direction.

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