The very fact that the trains running between Penzance and Paddington were first introduced in 1976 just goes to show the lack of investment initiated by the Labour Government about which the right hon. Member for Exeter (Mr Bradshaw) talks. They did nothing for the south-west when they were in government for 12 years.
Great Western Railway Routes
Proceeding contribution from
Sheryll Murray
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 8 February 2016.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Great Western Railway Routes.
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