Rail Investment Debate

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Points of Order
Monday 16th July 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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I understand the point that the hon. Gentleman is making. It is a relevant question. The Welsh Government have not raised that issue with me directly, but it is something that I am interested in considering. Perhaps he will forgive me if I reflect and get back to him as my thinking on HS2 develops.

Henry Smith Portrait Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that the reported contention of the Opposition that this significant rail investment will not create jobs is completely absurd?

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