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Reserve Forces
Wednesday 3rd July 2013

(12 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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HS2 is a United Kingdom project and both north and mid-Wales will benefit from it. I know that the right hon. Gentleman uses the north Wales line regularly, so I presume that he will support our campaign for electrification of that route.

Jonathan Evans Portrait Jonathan Evans (Cardiff North) (Con)
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In the spending review, the Chancellor made a significant announcement about capital expenditure. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that we in Wales get the appropriate proportion of that capital infrastructure spend?

David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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I believe that Wales has had more than a fair share of capital expenditure announced. Let me reiterate: the electrification of the south Wales and valley lines, the north Wales prison and the commitment to support new nuclear through guarantees.

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