Oral Question·Scotland Office
“What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the effect on Scotland of the UK leaving the EU.”
Tabled: 20 November 2018Answered: 28 November 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Scotland
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)
Good morning, Mr Speaker, and most importantly, I wish you a very happy start to the super league season. Northern Powerhouse Rail will be the biggest transformation in travel in the north of England in a generation. Under NPR, officials will assess options to improve Bradford to Manchester connectivity, including consideration of the Calder Valley line. I know my hon. Friend has been a great advocate for electrification, and the Rail Minister will be keen to work with him on this issue.