Debates between Lilian Greenwood and John Whittingdale during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Lilian Greenwood and John Whittingdale
Thursday 10th October 2024

(3 weeks, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whittingdale Portrait Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)
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T4. The A12 is the major artery between London and the east coast, yet it is already busier than most motorways and suffers from horrendous congestion and delays. Will the Minister therefore press ahead with the widening scheme, which is at an advanced stage, and without which the Government’s projected growth targets and housing targets simply will not be met?

Lilian Greenwood Portrait Lilian Greenwood
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I understand the pressures in relation to the A12, but as the right hon. Member will know, the Secretary of State has announced a review of our Department’s capital portfolio that will support the development of our long-term strategy for transport, and of course there is a Budget and a spending review coming up.