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Debate between Mike Amesbury and Ian Mearns
Thursday 30th November 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Amesbury Portrait Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale) (Lab)
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5. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regional distribution of transport spending.

Ian Mearns Portrait Ian Mearns (Gateshead) (Lab)
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6. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regional distribution of transport spending.

Lord Grayling Portrait The Secretary of State for Transport (Chris Grayling)
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We recognise the importance of using infrastructure projects to support regional growth, which is why we are increasing Government infrastructure investment by 50% over the next four years. Such investment decisions are based on a fair and rigorous process that is designed to ensure that spending goes where it is most needed.