Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Kieran Mullan Excerpts
Wednesday 29th January 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, this Government have already instituted new measures to ensure that people of talent, and who can contribute to this economy, can come without let or hindrance. I am surprised that the director of the festival he refers to is encountering any difficulties, but if he really has a problem, may I direct him to my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary?

Kieran Mullan Portrait Dr Kieran Mullan (Crewe and Nantwich) (Con)
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Given the Prime Minister’s proven track record in overcoming prevarication, procrastination, dither and delay, will he repeat that success, do as other hon. Friends have asked, and get High Speed 2 done, in order to secure jobs across the country, including in Crewe and Nantwich?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I reassure hon. Friends and Members across the Chamber, of whatever persuasion they may be regarding HS2, that there will be an announcement and decision very shortly.