Extract from Westminster Hall debate on HS2 - Sep 13
Tuesday, 14 September 2021 07:40
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Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con): I thank the Minister for
coming to Marsden in my constituency to meet constituents. It is on
the Transpennine route. Can we get rid of a myth this evening?
Investment in HS2 is not instead of but as well as upgrading the
Transpennine route, as well as Northern Powerhouse Rail and local
infrastructure. We will get all the benefits only if the eastern
leg is delivered and all those investments are made. That would
improve jobs, connectivity and the...Request free trial
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