The right hon. Gentleman blames Network Rail for these problems and calls it a nationalised part of the railways, but he must remember that he is the Secretary of State. One of the main problems was the lack of consultation with the wider travelling public, or for that matter with many local Members of Parliament or local authorities.
Transport Secretary: East Coast Franchise
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Beamish
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 May 2018.
It occurred during Opposition day on Transport Secretary: East Coast Franchise.
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