Portishead Railway

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:00 pm on 14 June 2022.

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Photo of Karin Smyth Karin Smyth Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care) 7:00, 14 June 2022

I am disappointed to be debating this subject again, but I am pleased to support the right hon. Gentleman. Reopening the passenger line both ways is important, as he says, but opening new stations near Parson Street and Bedminster in Bristol South is crucial to pursuing low-carbon forms of transport and to supporting the new housing that is coming forward. I am keen to work with him in the interests of the entire Bristol and North Somerset area, and I urge the Government to do more.