Topical Questions

Part of Transport – in the House of Commons am ar 16 Mai 2024.

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Photo of Huw Merriman Huw Merriman Minister of State (Department for Transport)

As an example, just yesterday an invitation to negotiate was sent out by Southeastern to five train manufacturers, one of which is Hitachi, which is so well supported and championed by my hon. Friend. We have plans over the coming years for 2,000 rolling stock orders, worth a total of £3.6 billion. I hope that, with our support, the benefits for train manufacturing supply chains will continue.