Investing in Britain’s Future
Debate between Oliver Colvile and Danny Alexander(10 years, 10 months ago)
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Danny Alexander
In 2014-15 spending will be £358 million, rising to £370 million in 2015-16.
Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)
May I give my heartfelt thanks to the Chief Secretary for mentioning the improvements to the A303 for which I have campaigned for the past 15 years? How long does he estimate that it will take for the dualling to become a reality?
Danny Alexander
The A303 is one of the most notorious transport bottlenecks in the country, and these improvements will have a major impact on the economy in the south-west of England. The Highways Agency will be developing the detailed plans, so we will need to consult on those, including, no doubt with my hon. Friend. This is part of the funding that was set out for between now and 2020 to deliver improvements on that route.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Oliver Colvile and Danny Alexander(12 years, 6 months ago)
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Danny Alexander
The hon. Gentleman will be aware that well over half the projects that were given funding in round 1 are under way, mostly with the private sector funding to start with; the public sector funding will come in later. But I should have thought he would want to welcome the fact that two specific round 2 bids were successful in Middlesbrough in the round that we announced yesterday.
Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)
17. What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect on household spending of an increase in interest rates.