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Proceeding contribution from Ruth Kelly (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 July 2007. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Sustainable Railways.


Sustainable Railways

It is remarkable how representations from Opposition Back Benchers differ so profoundly from what Front-Bench Members say. Opposition Back Benchers have stood up and welcomed what is in today’s White Paper, and even added to the proposals by asking for more investment and capacity improvements, but I have yet to hear those on the Front Bench make a credible proposition about how they would fund the improvements. We have set aside more than £425 million for Reading station in the control period from 2009 to 2014. That will deliver significant improvements for the hon. Gentleman’s constituents.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
463 c702 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Fares Finance Investment Procurement Railway stations Railways Overcrowding Standards Safety Tickets Rolling stock Thameslink line Reading Station Birmingham New Street Station
Link
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