The hon. Gentleman makes a good point. High-speed rail is important to the north of England, but it needs to be developed alongside the classic network and also alongside aviation and road. We need a strategic transport policy that covers everything. High-speed rail is not the panacea, but it is part of a strategic transport plan.
High-Speed Rail
Proceeding contribution from
Julian Sturdy
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 November 2011.
It occurred during Adjournment debate on High-Speed Rail.
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