Investing in Britain’s Future Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Investing in Britain’s Future

Kate Green Excerpts
Thursday 27th June 2013

(10 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Danny Alexander Portrait Danny Alexander
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The A303 is one of the most notorious transport bottlenecks in the country, and these improvements will have a major impact on the economy in the south-west of England. The Highways Agency will be developing the detailed plans, so we will need to consult on those, including, no doubt with my hon. Friend. This is part of the funding that was set out for between now and 2020 to deliver improvements on that route.

Kate Green Portrait Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)
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I welcome the encouraging news about the Trafford Park extension of the Metrolink. Will the Chief Secretary comment on new Homes and Communities Agency regulatory powers that appear to be restricting housing associations’ ability to open up new and commercial income streams, with a knock-on effect on their ability to build more homes?