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Proceeding contribution from Sian C James (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 17 October 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Transport (Wales) Bill.


Transport (Wales) Bill

I agree. We are already working together in Swansea, East and west Wales on projects such as SWWITCH—the South West Wales integrated transport consortium—to achieve that modal service. On air transport, please forgive me, Madam Deputy Speaker, for mentioning Catherine Zeta Jones again, but she is a great supporter of local airports. When she visits Swansea she always uses Fairwood airport, and is a great ambassador on our behalf all over the world. The consultation and worries about it across the border are important. The Bill, however, will improve transport provision and ensure that dialogue is always open. We need to talk Wales up and discuss what is achievable. We need to be at the forefront by establishing a public transport system that is the envy of the world. We can achieve that identity for Wales if we are able to talk up our services, and the Bill is the first step in that journey.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
437 c661 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Disability Devolved matters Aviation Airports Air routes Cross border cooperation Infrastructure Local government Public transport National Assembly for Wales Railways Transport Wales Roads Cardiff Airport
Legislation
Transport (Wales) Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk