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Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Selous Excerpts
Tuesday 24th June 2014

(10 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman is criticising the long-term approach of our economic plan, but it is important that we think about the long term. Infrastructure spending, both private and public, will on average be higher in this Parliament than it was in the previous Parliament.

Andrew Selous Portrait Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) (Con)
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Is the Exchequer Secretary aware that a partnership between the Government, Central Bedfordshire council and developers is leading to the construction of 5,200 houses north of Houghton Regis and the provision of a bypass, for which we have waited 60 years, as a result of a £45 million contribution from the developers? Is not that the way to get construction going?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is as a result of this Government’s long-term approach to the economy that we will see significant increases in infrastructure over the years ahead.