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Simon Jupp Excerpts
Monday 9th January 2023

(1 year, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lee Rowley Portrait Lee Rowley
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As the hon. Lady knows, this is a devolved issue. I shall be happy to talk to the Scottish Government if it is appropriate for me to do so, but I know that they, along with the UK Government, are absolutely committed to resolving the situation at the earliest possible opportunity.

Simon Jupp Portrait Simon Jupp (East Devon) (Con)
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The Dinan Way extension in Exmouth and the Cullompton relief road are two major projects that are needed to cut congestion and improve air quality locally. My hon. Friend knows that I have made the case for those bids previously, but may I make one final plea now?

Dehenna Davison Portrait Dehenna Davison
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My hon. Friend is another fantastic champion, not just for his constituency but for the whole of the south-west. We will announce the outcome of the bids in due course, but his question has been heard loud and clear.