Debates between Robert Jenrick and Scott Mann during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Robert Jenrick and Scott Mann
Tuesday 5th March 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Jenrick Portrait Robert Jenrick
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The hon. Gentleman raises an important point. By our decision to hypothecate vehicle excise duty, we have created the largest ever investment in our strategic road network, which could perhaps fund projects such as the one he raises. Additionally, our £2.7 billion transforming cities fund will support Plymouth and its surrounding areas in particular.

Scott Mann Portrait Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)
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Meur ras, Mr Speaker. Gool Peran lowen—happy St Piran’s day—and Kernow bys vyken!

The announcement yesterday on the stronger towns fund did not include any areas from Cornwall, yet Cornwall has always scored very highly on social deprivation and funding. I know that the coastal communities fund has been a help, but what assurance can I have from the Treasury that it will support towns in my area?

Robert Jenrick Portrait Robert Jenrick
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The stronger towns fund announced this week will provide support for the south-west and all regions of the country, both in terms of direct funding to be paid to local enterprise partnerships and the competitive fund of £600 million that towns in the my hon. Friend’s constituency and those of other right hon. and hon. Members across the country should bid into.