2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:38 pm on 6 December 2022.

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Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies Conservative 2:38, 6 December 2022

Could I ask for an urgent statement from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change, with responsibility for transport, as to why many of my constituents, and the public of the north Wales coast, were left stranded at Chester railway station on Saturday night, as they couldn't access the 21:40 service from Chester to Holyhead, as the train only had two carriages? Now, in the run-up to Christmas, many people from north Wales enjoy a trip to Chester to go shopping, enjoy going out for dinner and drinks with friends and colleagues at this time of year. So, could I have a statement from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change as to why this happened and why there were only two carriages on the line that night, leaving my constituents stranded and needing to pay in excess of £100 for a taxi back to some of their communities in north Wales? So, can the Deputy Minister please reassure my constituents and the people of north Wales that adequate train services are in place for people to go about their daily business? Thank you.