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Martin Vickers Excerpts
Tuesday 22nd October 2019

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nadhim Zahawi Portrait Nadhim Zahawi
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The hon. Gentleman makes a powerful point, although his colleague, the hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell), was shaking her head, so there is clearly division on the benefits of HS2. That is why we have an independent review to tell us which way we should proceed.

Martin Vickers Portrait Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
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One of the businesses in northern Lincolnshire that will be a crucial part of the supply chain for HS2 is British Steel in Scunthorpe. I urge the Minister, when he is in discussion with the Department for Transport, to consider the effect on the supply chain and the impact on local economies.

Nadhim Zahawi Portrait Nadhim Zahawi
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That is certainly a consideration for the review.