Chris Davies
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(5 years, 11 months ago)
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David T. C. Davies
I thank my hon. Friend and simply add that road building is absolutely vital to the economy. I will certainly be supporting the A55.
Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)
I thank my hon. Friend for giving a superb speech, as always. It would be a pity if mid-Wales were left out, if north Wales is being mentioned. One might wonder why an MP for mid-Wales is keen to see the M4 relief road happen. Last week, a haulier from mid-Wales described to me how, because of the Brynglas tunnels, most of his drivers now have to go up to Abergavenny, across to Merthyr Tydfil and down to Carmarthen, before going back on to the main road to get to west Wales. That is putting extra burden on other parts of Wales. This relief road is long overdue and I hope we will see it come forward very shortly.