West Coast Main Line
Debate between Derek Twigg and Daniel Kawczynski(12 years, 2 months ago)
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Derek Twigg
If the Government go for a bid that says it will give the maximum return but it does not stack up, that is a problem. I am glad that the hon. Gentleman made the point about the massive amount of public investment that took place under a Labour Government; it has made a massive improvement.
Derek Twigg
Most of the problems with the west coast main line were due to the lack of investment during the 18 years of the previous Conservative Government, so if the hon. Gentleman wants to get into a political argument I am happy to do so.