Proceeding contribution from Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 16 June 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Transport (Wales) Bill.
Transport (Wales) Bill
The thrust of the Bill is welcome, but on the subject of an integrated transport policy, may I draw the Secretary of State’s attention to the decision, last week, of Virgin Trains to cut two Saturday services from north Wales to London during the summer, thereby undermining the tourism economy of north Wales? I spoke to Ministers about that on Monday, because I am extremely concerned. Virgin spoke to various local authorities in north Wales about the Monday-to-Friday timetable, but did not mention Saturday. The company then cut two of the five Saturday services for the whole summer period, which will damage the Welsh economy. Will the Secretary of State investigate the matter urgently?
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- 2005-06
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- Devolved matters Disadvantaged Bus services Aviation Air routes Cross border cooperation Fares Finance Infrastructure Local government Powers Public appointments Public transport National Assembly for Wales Railways Transport Road traffic Wales Rural areas Wales and Borders rail franchise
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- Transport (Wales) Bill 2005-06
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