Derek Twigg
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(7 years, 10 months ago)
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Mr Hammond
We have received the Hendry review report and we are considering the merits of the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project, including discussions with the Welsh Government.
Derek Twigg (Halton) (Lab)
Does the Chancellor believe that the balance of infrastructure spending between the north and the south-east is fair?
Mr Hammond
First, I should say that the Government are committed to addressing infrastructure needs across the UK. We will look at how best to use the available infrastructure funds based on the value for money of the projects that are brought forward, and different regions of the country will receive different allocations according to the projects that are available for development. The hon. Gentleman’s constituency has done well out of infrastructure funding.