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Debate between Kerry McCarthy and Alun Cairns
Wednesday 17th June 2015
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(9 years, 8 months ago)
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Alun Cairns
Although the hon. Gentleman called for an improvement in the network for many years, his party did nothing in government to bring that improvement about. It was only when my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the scheme as part of the pinch point programme in 2011 that action was taken to improve the network. We are now working closely with the Department for Transport.
The hon. Gentleman must be the only Member who calls for roadworks and then complains when that construction is under way.
Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (Lab)
10. What discussions he has had with the leaders of Newport, Cardiff and Bristol councils on the great western cities devolution proposal.