All 2 Debates between Bob Blackman and Huw Merriman

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Debate between Bob Blackman and Huw Merriman
Thursday 8th February 2024

(2 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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The proposed west London orbital network could enable trains to run from Hendon to Hounslow and take millions of passengers off the underground, and will be a boon to all people in west London. Has my hon. Friend had a look at the proposal, and will he give it the green light?

Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman
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We have had a presentation on the plan, and I would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend to update him. It is a matter of interest, and I like to see such proposals brought forward—although, of course, we have to balance them with ensuring that the taxpayer is not at extra risk.

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Debate between Bob Blackman and Huw Merriman
Monday 18th March 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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1. What comparative assessment her Department has made of the levels of financial support available through (a) universal credit and (b) the legacy system.

Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle) (Con)
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3. What comparative assessment her Department has made of the levels of financial support available through (a) universal credit and (b) the legacy system.