Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Tony Baldry Excerpts
Thursday 10th March 2011

(13 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that comment. Those who oppose the building of the line have clearly identified themselves and their direct interests in this matter. It is now for those who will stand to benefit the most, particularly in our great northern cities, to voice their support during the consultation period.

Tony Baldry Portrait Tony Baldry (Banbury) (Con)
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Has my right hon. Friend seen the letter today in The Daily Telegraph, signed by, among many, Lord Lawson of Blaby, who many of us felt during his time in the House was an outstanding Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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Yes, I have seen it.