Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Ann Cryer (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 18 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Topical Questions
- Question
- What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of the role that freight could play in the new high-speed rail network?
- Answer
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My hon. Friend raises a really important issue. One of the advantages of High Speed 2 is that it will release capacity on the conventional lines, which can be used to move local commuters and freight much more than they currently are. That will be good for the environment, businesses and UK plc.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 507 c965
- Session
- 2009-10
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Construction Railways
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