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Proceeding contribution from John Pugh (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 February 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Sustainable Railways.


Sustainable Railways

The hon. Member for Sheffield, Hillsborough raised the point about rebalancing the economy eloquently. The Minister seems to be saying that the Government are intent on facilitating more and more people in doing more and more business in London. Is that not an unsustainable objective?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c519WH;487 c518WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Fares Finance Investment Franchises High speed trains Planning Management Public transport Procurement Railways Network Rail Standards Sustainable development Subsidies Train operating companies Transport Committee Electrification Rolling stock
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk