Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

David Nuttall Excerpts
Thursday 12th January 2017

(7 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Finally, Mr Nuttall.

David Nuttall Portrait Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend provide an update on the progress of plans for a new cross-Pennine road link?

Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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As my hon. Friend will know, we have recently announced plans to dual the A66. We are currently waiting for the conclusion of the work on the potential for a trans-Pennine tunnel. I give my hon. Friend an absolute assurance that whether or not it is recommended that that work go ahead, our commitment to delivering trans-Pennine improvements will not be affected in any way by the outcome of that study.