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Budget Leak Inquiry
Thursday 22nd March 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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I will happily discuss that issue with my hon. Friend. I take his point—unlike the Opposition, he welcomes the investment in Greater Manchester.

Russell Brown Portrait Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries and Galloway) (Lab)
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The announcement last August also indicated a figure of almost £70 million to be used in Scotland. What contact, if any, does the Minister have with the Scottish Government about how services are being developed north of the border?

Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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I have regular contact with the Scottish Government, who have welcomed the funding and are putting in their own funding to support broadband roll-out in Scotland.

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