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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:39 pm on 29 November 2017.

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Photo of Vernon Coaker Vernon Coaker Labour, Gedling 1:39, 29 November 2017

Will the Secretary of State tell us why he is not electrifying the midland main line even though every single business organisation, Member of Parliament and local council is telling him that that is what he should do? Why is he ignoring the wishes of local people and local representatives, saying that he knows best, and simply offering them a “joint team approach”, whatever that is?