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Debate between Paul Blomfield and Grant Shapps(5 years, 3 months ago)
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Grant Shapps
My hon. Friend’s question reminds me of a clip that I made on the day of announcing this full, thorough and open review. When the camera was switched off they said, “What do you really think?” What I really think is that we should have a full, thorough and open review.
Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central) (Lab)
Business leaders in Sheffield are deeply concerned about this review. Does the Secretary of State recognise that, whatever else he is considering, cancellation would damage the northern economy?
Grant Shapps
I assure the hon. Gentleman that, whatever happens, the northern economy and northern powerhouse rail is set to steam ahead.