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Transport Connections Scotland and Rest of UK 2021-09-08

2021-09-08

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Q1 Partial Answer
Andrew Jones
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Discussions are being held to improve transport links. The east coast main line is crucial for growing family, business, and cultural ties.
What recent discussions have been had with Cabinet colleagues on improving transport connections between Scotland and the rest of the UK? We recognise the importance of the east coast main line in these efforts.
Alister Jack
The Government is committed to levelling up every part of the UK, recognising that infrastructure projects are key for economic growth. We will wait for the publication of the Union connectivity review later this year.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Investments in the east coast main line and its specific importance were not addressed
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Q2 Partial Answer
Andrew Jones
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Growing family, business, and cultural ties between Harrogate, Knaresborough, Scotland require better transport connectivity. The east coast main line is central to this.
The family, business, and cultural links between Harrogate and Knaresborough with Scotland are expanding, but further growth requires better connectivity. As the east coast main line is crucial for this expansion, will my right hon. Friend welcome investments being made in it?
Alister Jack
The Government aims to level up all corners of the UK through infrastructure projects that create economic growth. However, specific details on investments in the east coast main line were not provided.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Investments and their importance specifically regarding the east coast main line were not addressed
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Q3 Partial Answer
Gavin Newlands
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There is a need for high-speed rail connectivity to the Scottish border.
By which year will the high-speed rail line be extended to the Scottish border?
Alister Jack
The hon. Member must specify if he is referring to High Speed 2 or Galashiels coming south. The SNP did not engage in the connectivity review, and their Transport Minister irresponsibly told officials they could not engage with Sir Peter Hendy.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The question about a specific timeline for high-speed rail extension was not answered
Changed Subject To Snp Engagement
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