At departmental questions for Business, Innovation and Skills, Martin asked Business Minister, Michael Fallon, whether he would meet local business representatives to discuss the south TransPennine line.
Martin said:
"Regional growth is dependent on good transport connections, and there has been widespread concern in northern Lincolnshire among the business community about the threat to services on the south transpennine line. Will the Minister agree to meet a delegation of business leaders from northern Lincolnshire to discuss that and other issues?"
Michael Fallon replied:
"I am very happy to meet any delegation of business leaders with my hon. Friend. I am not the Minister for rail transport, but I shall certainly refer the issue to the Department for Transport, and I am happy to have the meeting that my hon. Friend requests."