Public Spending

Debate between Danny Alexander and Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

Thursday 17th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

We have considered a number of hospital projects against affordability and value for money criteria. It has been agreed that the Epsom and St Helier, Royal Liverpool, Royal National Orthopaedic and Pennine acute hospital schemes will go ahead.

[Mr Tom Watson (West Bromwich East) (Lab)]

There is a curious part in the right hon. Gentleman’s statement on the successor deterrent extension to concept phase long-lead items on Trident. What is the value of that, and can he explain why he did not tell the House that he is reviewing Trident? Does he not know what he is doing, or is he embarrassed and ashamed?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Danny Alexander and Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

Tuesday 8th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I know that the Chief Secretary will want to stick to the narrow subject of external consultants.

[Mr Tom Watson (West Bromwich East) (Lab)]

Is Andy Coulson a consultant? How much are you paying him?

[Danny Alexander]

He works at No. 10 Downing street—[Interruption]—and I will give the hon. Gentleman a full response if he wants one.