Ben Howlett
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(8 years, 3 months ago)
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Mr Gauke
Some of the numbers quoted on regional impact do not take into account national projects such as HS2, which clearly benefit a number of regions. Let me be clear that, as I set out earlier, we have a very large commitment to infrastructure projects in the north of England, with something like 240 in the north-west and 300 in the midlands.
Ben Howlett (Bath) (Con)
As part of the west of England devolution deal, business rates will be devolved to a combined authority. Will my right hon. Friend commit to full implementation of the previous deal on business rates and recognise the importance of this deal to the regional economy?
Mr Hammond
We have no plans to announce any changes to the business rate plans that are already in place.