Debates between Neil O'Brien and Jesse Norman during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Neil O'Brien and Jesse Norman
Thursday 2nd May 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jesse Norman Portrait The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Jesse Norman)
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We absolutely recognise the original achievement of passing that legislation. I thank PACTS for the work that it has done on this report, which I warmly welcome. Needless to say, we are working very closely with it. We will look very closely at the report. As the hon. Gentleman will be aware, we have a road safety refresh statement coming up over the summer, and we will look at this in that context as well.

Neil O'Brien Portrait Neil O’Brien (Harborough) (Con)
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There is a huge problem with congestion at Kibworth in my constituency. What development funding will be available to work up a bypass scheme, and will there be any money available as part of RIS—road investment strategy—3?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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I am not aware of the scheme that my hon. Friend has specifically raised. The RIS 2 announcement will not be made until towards the end of this year, and RIS 3 will not begin until 2025. However, I would be very happy to meet him to discuss the issue in more detail, because it is obviously very important to his constituents.