Transport Infrastructure Debate

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Wuhan Coronavirus
Tuesday 11th February 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, I certainly can.

Eddie Hughes Portrait Eddie Hughes (Walsall North) (Con)
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Infrastructure costs are frequently driven up by unforeseen ground conditions. Can the Prime Minister remind the House of the commitment by this Government to increase spending on research and development, such as at Birmingham University, which is working on quantum technology to map those ground conditions?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend. He is entirely right. HS2’s investment will not just drive the construction sector—it will drive the economy across this country, including in higher education.

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