Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alison Seabeck and Priti Patel

Tuesday 4th November 2014 Commons Chamber

[Priti Patel]

It is fair to say, as we have heard today, that devolving power to more local areas enables the regions to take responsibility for the decisions that affect their areas, which in the long run will create good, solid, strong local long-term economic plans.

[Alison Seabeck (Plymouth, Moor View) (Lab)]

The Minister talks about supporting regional growth and rebalancing the economy, yet promises are being made— £7 billion to Greater Manchester, £7 billion potentially to top taxpayers. That money would sort out transport connectivity issues and help us grow our economy, so will she commit to the Dawlish avoiding line and the resilience measures that we need in the south-west now?

[Priti Patel]

We are currently looking specifically at that.