(9 years, 7 months ago)
Commons Chamber3. What assessment he has made of trends in the level of infrastructure investment in Wales since 2010.
We have been ambitious in our infrastructure investment plans to address the historic underinvestment in Wales by previous Governments. We are enabling businesses in Wales to expand and explore new markets by investing in better train links, less-congested roads and faster broadband speeds.
I thank the Minister for that answer. Given the commitment to fund the northern hub in full and the ambition for HS3 to improve connectivity right across the north of England, what is his Department doing to ensure that north Wales can take full advantage of those welcome developments?
My hon. Friend is right to highlight the significant infrastructure investment being made across the whole of the UK, but of course it is important that north Wales links into the rest of the UK. The fact that Crewe is the HS2 hub is important, and I look forward to hosting a transport summit in the next week or so to discuss how we best link north Wales with the rest of the UK.
(13 years, 6 months ago)
Commons Chamber1. What steps he is taking to mitigate the effects of high oil prices on energy consumers.
7. What steps he is taking to mitigate the effects of high oil prices on energy consumers.