Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Maclean and Jeff Smith

Thursday 24th June 2021 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Maclean]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this vital issue. It is of course right and critical to get the right solution for the right place. Highways England is actively working on the project and, in particular, working closely with stakeholders, because this is a very sensitive area. I hope my hon. Friend will welcome the fact that Highways England is engaging and working closely with stakeholders on detailed options for the A27. There will be a consultation on all those next year.

[Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)]

What recent assessment he has made of the long-term viability of Eurostar.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Maclean and Jeff Smith

Thursday 28th January 2021 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Maclean]

I thank my hon. Friend so much for raising this issue. Every single Member in the Chamber is supportive of this question, because we all know how important this is to our constituents’ daily lives. I can happily confirm to my hon. Friend that that is absolutely the case: Budget 2020 announced £2.5 billion in total for the pothole fund, providing £500 million this year to local highway authorities in England for tackling potholes and £500 million each year for the next four years. I am sure that my noble Friend in the other place who deals with this matter would be delighted to meet her to discuss the matters in Beaconsfield.

[Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)]

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.