Public Spending Debate

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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

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Public Spending

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Thursday 17th June 2010

(14 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Danny Alexander Portrait Danny Alexander
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We have considered a number of hospital projects against affordability and value for money criteria. It has been agreed that the Epsom and St Helier, Royal Liverpool, Royal National Orthopaedic and Pennine acute hospital schemes will go ahead.

Lord Watson of Wyre Forest Portrait Mr Tom Watson (West Bromwich East) (Lab)
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There is a curious part in the right hon. Gentleman’s statement on the successor deterrent extension to concept phase long-lead items on Trident. What is the value of that, and can he explain why he did not tell the House that he is reviewing Trident? Does he not know what he is doing, or is he embarrassed and ashamed?