Transport Connectivity 2020-06-03

2020-06-03

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Q1 Direct Answer
Sheryll Murray Con
South West Wiltshire
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Discussions about connectivity within Wales and between Wales and England, including support for infrastructure projects.
What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Secretary of State for Transport on connectivity (a) within Wales and (b) cross-border?
We have regular discussions with Ministers in the Department for Transport across a wide range of issues, including connectivity within Wales and cross-border, such as our support for the Pant-Llanymynech bypass and the restoration of the Barmouth viaduct, and obviously we have offered the funding for an M4 relief road. I very much hope that the Welsh Government will choose to prioritise these schemes.
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Q2 Direct Answer
Sheryll Murray Con
South West Wiltshire
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Concerns from constituents about people travelling to second and holiday homes during the pandemic.
The Minister mentioned correspondence with his hon. Friend regarding concerns over people travelling to second and holiday homes in Wales due to the leisure and tourism industry being affected by covid-19, but now is not the time for such travel.
My hon. Friend raises an important point. The leisure and tourism industry has been hugely affected by covid-19, but now is not the time for people to travel to Wales for a holiday or to a second home. Of course, when this crisis is over, we want to roll out the red and green carpet for visitors from throughout the United Kingdom to come and enjoy everything that Wales has to offer.
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