Lower Thames Crossing: Development Consent Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Lower Thames Crossing: Development Consent

Lord Haselhurst Excerpts
Monday 29th April 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Lord Davies of Gower (Con)
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As I have said, this is a very complex issue. It takes time. It requires years of planning, consultation and analysis: it is as simple as that. Further than that, I cannot comment.

Lord Haselhurst Portrait Lord Haselhurst (Con)
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My Lords, is my noble friend the Minister ready to concede that progress with this project is of great importance and will at least provide evidence to people in East Anglia that they are part of the levelling-up programme?

Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Lord Davies of Gower (Con)
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I recognise that this is a very important project. It will be of great advantage to many people, both north and south of the Thames.