Debates between Rupert Lowe and Darren Jones during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Rupert Lowe and Darren Jones
Tuesday 3rd December 2024

(2 weeks, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Darren Jones Portrait Darren Jones
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The Government will always support local authorities to deliver good value for money road enhancements to support economic growth and improved connectivity. The Norwich western link road is currently the subject of a live planning application, so I am afraid that I cannot comment further on the specifics.

Rupert Lowe Portrait Rupert Lowe (Great Yarmouth) (Reform)
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I cannot help but think that this morning has made for rather depressing listening. We hear this repetition about a £22 billion black hole, but we are dealing with very serious matters such as people’s employment. Ultimately I hear the Chancellor talking about a central planning agenda, but it is public services that are the problem; they are wasting money, and we must seriously consider that. Will the Chancellor accept, if the economy turns down next year, which it surely will, that she has made a mess of it?