Debates between Rob Roberts and Jeremy Hunt during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Rob Roberts and Jeremy Hunt
Tuesday 19th December 2023

(4 months, 4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Jeremy Hunt
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I do not know the details of the issue raised by the hon. Lady, but I assure her that the Treasury is ferocious in its determination to ensure that every penny of the public’s money is spent wisely.

Rob Roberts Portrait Mr Rob Roberts  (Delyn)  (Ind)
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T8.   The electrification of the north Wales main line has been a vital issue to Delyn and the rest of north Wales for many years. Back in 2015, when it was judged as costing about £850 million, it was kiboshed by the Treasury as not being value for money. Now that it is expected to cost over £1 billion, will the Chancellor guarantee that the project will definitely go ahead and that the Treasury will not put a stop on it again?

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