Investing in Britain’s Future

Debate between Alan Johnson and Danny Alexander

Thursday 27th June 2013 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

I am aware of my right hon. Friend’s views on HS2, as is the House. She should know that Hitachi is considering the Wylfa power station as part of its acquisition of Horizon. As for her last point, I will certainly take it up with her.

[Alan Johnson (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle) (Lab)]

I was pleased to hear that the Government intend to upgrade the A63 at Castle street in my constituency, in accordance with the last Government’s 10-year highways plan. However, the road currently cuts the city off from the waterfront. Will the Chief Secretary agree to work with the Secretary of State for Transport and the right hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Greg Clark), the cities Minister, to ensure that the Castle street project includes an iconic land bridge that will enable us to fulfil our economic potential by connecting the city with the waterfront?

[Danny Alexander]

I am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for his comments and of course I will do that. That is why we have funded the local growth deal under the Heseltine recommendations, and this road investment will also help to unlock port facilities for greater use, for renewables among other things.