NEWS RELEASE FROM THE RT HON DR LIAM FOX
MP FOR NORTH SOMERSET
I attach a letter I have just received from the Rt Hon Philip Hammond, the Secretary of State for Transport, about the re-opening of the Portishead to Bristol line.
I am disappointed, but not surprised, that there is no money immediately available for this rail link. As we all know, the public finances are in an even worse state than expected and the reduction in the deficit has to be the Government's top priority.
I will continue to give my full personal support for the project, so that when the financial position eases, we may get some positive traction on this issue.
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