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Debate between Andrew Western and Richard Holden(2 weeks, 2 days ago)
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Andrew Western
The right hon. Gentleman is correct to raise the issue of jobcentres reaching out to local employers. We know that we have a significant issue with whether the jobcentre is the vehicle of choice to advertise local job opportunities. That is a long-standing issue that we are keen to address. I am delighted to congratulate his local jobcentre on the work it is doing to promote the jobs fair.
Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay) (Con)
High Speed 2
Debate between Andrew Western and Richard Holden(1 year, 6 months ago)
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Andrew Western (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)
Can the Minister tell my constituents when they will be able to board a high-speed train from Manchester to London?
Mr Holden
As I have outlined, the Government will update the House, as we have done consistently, on HS2. The hon. Gentleman should reflect on what is already being delivered, with 350 construction sites already across the country and thousands of jobs. There is a huge amount of transport investment going on, and it is not all about rail. Greater Manchester has received more than £1 billion of city region sustainable transport settlement, which includes potential rail investment.