Derek Twigg
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(11 years ago)
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Danny Alexander
My goodness! I am not sure quite how to respond to that one—I am blushing slightly, but I am grateful for the positive remarks from my hon. Friend. He makes a very important point. If we had not entered into the process of clearing up the economic mess left by the Labour party, we would not be able to invest any of this money at all.
Derek Twigg (Halton) (Lab)
The Chief Secretary has confirmed what the Chancellor told us on 20 October 2010, at column 963 of Hansard, that financial support would be available for the Mersey Gateway in my constituency. However, the devil is in the detail. Will the Chief Secretary meet me to hear the concerns of my constituents? The funding package given to Halton borough council restricts its ability to give discounts or free travel across the currently free Widnes to Runcorn bridge when the Mersey Gateway opens.
Danny Alexander
My hon. Friend the Financial Secretary, who is also responsible for cities policy within the Treasury, will be pleased to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss precisely those concerns.