Dec 17, 2010
Norman Baker’s Visit
Lib Dem transport minister Norman Baker MP was welcomed to Reading by Cllr Kirsten Bayes, Deputy Leader of Reading Borough Council and Leader of the Lib Dem Group, “Securing government funding for this exciting project is fantastic news.’
‘The railway has long played a major part in the growth of Reading as a town and improving the station will help Reading continue to progress on to the fast track of economic growth for the benefit of local residents and businesses.”
Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson, Cllr Ricky Duveen also welcomed the additional funding and commented ‘We very much hope that the Council, Network Rail and Reading Buses can work together to provide the best possible transport interchange for visitors to Reading alongside the splendid new station.’
