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Debate between Heidi Alexander and Tom Gordon
Thursday 13th February 2025

(1 week, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tom Gordon Portrait Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (LD)
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When the previous Government cancelled High Speed 2, they promised more than £4 billion for projects in the north and the midlands. Do the Government still plan to deliver on that, and when should we expect to see that money in the north?

Heidi Alexander Portrait Heidi Alexander
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I hate to tell the hon. Gentleman this, but that was fantasy money. We are working through a pipeline of transport infrastructure projects, and will make announcements alongside the spending review.