Thursday 5th September 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Grant Shapps Portrait Grant Shapps
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I assure the hon. Gentleman that, whatever happens, the northern economy and northern powerhouse rail is set to steam ahead.

Jeremy Lefroy Portrait Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford) (Con)
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Will the review take into account the potential negative effects of the business case on the existing and vital west coast main line?

Grant Shapps Portrait Grant Shapps
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Yes it will, and I ask my hon. Friend to meet Douglas Oakervee to make those points, because every element of this is being taken into account.