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MP View: The King's Speech

This week saw the King’s Speech. Described by some as the poshest fancy dress party in the world, it is the state occasion when the government puts forward its legislative agenda.

Communication with Openreach

Mark Garnier has received a number of communications from residents with regards to the current infrastructure of OpenReach in the area, and additionally in respect of their plans to bring Full Fibre to the area.  Mark's office have been liaising with Openreach and set out below email corresponde

Ministerial Response to Mark Garnier's Letter

Please find attached as a PDF a Ministerial response to the letter Mark Garnier sent to the Secretary of State with regards to the installation of Telegraph Poles in areas where no ducting is available to the properties.

Meeting with John Whittingdale, Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure

Mark arranged to meet with the Minister for State for Data and Digital Infrastructure, to raise concerns in respect of the installation of telegraph poles in areas.  Additionally Mark raised various questions, which the Minister, has now followed up with a written information.  The full letter is

Letter to West Midland Trains - Seeking confirmation

Further to the announcement today by the Minister of State for Transport, asking all train operators to withdrawal their proposals to close ticket offices, further to a consultation earlier this year.  I have written to the Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, seeking clarification that Kid

Minister calls for withdrawal of proposals to close ticket offices

Mark Garnier, who submitted to the consultation earlier in the summer, welcomes the Minister of State for Transport's announcement today that Train Operators should withdraw their proposals to close ticket offices.  

 

Rail Stations Ticket Office Consultation