David Nuttall
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National Infrastructure Plan
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Danny Alexander
Let me start by paying tribute to the hon. Gentleman, who until recently performed a fantastic service to Northern Ireland in his role as Finance Minister in the Northern Ireland Government. He and I worked closely together in that regard. I would have thought that that work alone gave him confidence in the plans that I have set out. I do not think that his claim about the £18 billion for Northern Ireland is factually accurate, for reasons that he and I have discussed many times and, I am sure, will continue to discuss long into the future. As for the rest of the plan, he can be confident in it for the reasons set out in the document, which I very much encourage him to read and support.
Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
Why do the Government still need to own Channel 4?
Danny Alexander
That is a good question, and I suggest that the hon. Gentleman raise it at Culture, Media and Sport questions.