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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Friday, 17 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A1 and East Coast Main Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress his Department has been made on the recommendations of the Union Connectivity Review relating to the upgrade and improvement of the East Coast Main Line and A1.

Answer

The Government is considering the recommendation in Lord Peter Hendy's independent Union Connectivity Review for an assessment of the East Coast road and rail transport corridor alongside existing projects and the major upgrade of the East Coast Main Line included in the Integrated Rail Plan. Ministers and officials maintain regular dialogue with the Scottish Government on a wide range of issues including Lord Hendy’s recommendations and the upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147152
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
East Coast main line A1 Union Connectivity Review
Link
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