Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Lord Hanson of Flint Excerpts
Wednesday 13th April 2016

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alun Cairns Portrait Alun Cairns
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As well as seeking to grow the economy across the United Kingdom, all the way to Yorkshire and beyond, we are seeking to move our dependency in Wales from the south-eastern part of the country. Less than two weeks ago, I was in north Wales talking to local authority leaders, businesses and business groups, all of whom were keen to support the north Wales growth deal. It was interesting to note that they called for the deal to take place on a cross-border basis, extending to Cheshire and the Wirral, to ensure that north Wales was plugged into the northern powerhouse.

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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Given the importance of north Wales, will the Secretary of State press very hard for the establishment of links to Manchester airport and rail links to enable people to benefit from HS2, and would I, as a north Wales MP, be able to vote on such measures?