Martin once again raised the issue of the poor condition of the A180 in the House of Commons.
This morning, Martin questioned Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, drawing attention to a recent meeting that he and Neighbouring MP Melanie Onn held with National Highways and expressed concerns that there were no short-term plans for major reconstruction of the road.
He asked for a meeting with the Roads Minister which the Secretary of State said would be arranged. This will also include discussing a direct train service to London and other transport needs of the local area.
You can read Martin's contribution, and the Minister's reply, below.
Martin Vickers
John Prescott was a towering figure in the politics of the Humber region, and I associate myself with the words of sympathy to his family. Roads in my constituency are under greater pressure because traffic from the A180 is continually being transferred on to them while it is being patched up. Earlier this month, the hon. Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Melanie Onn) and I met National Highways, and it is perfectly obvious that the A180 will be in its present state for many years to come. Will the Secretary of State meet me and the hon. Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes to discuss this and other transport issues in the area?
Mr Speaker
You are running out of road.
Louise Haigh
I am sure that the Minister with responsibility for roads, my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood), would be very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman and my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Melanie Onn).
