Written question asked by Linda Perham (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 December 2003. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to increase investment in London's infrastructure in response to projected population increases; what assessment he has made of the need for an increase in investment in London's infrastructure to address projected population increases. - Inc ref to 2002 Spending Review for 2003-06.

Answer: Linda Perham: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will take steps to increase investment in London's infrastucture in response to projected population increases; [143029] (2) what assessment he has made of the need for an increase in investment in London's infrastructure to address projected population increases. [143251] Ruth Kelly: Spending plans were set out in the 2002 Spending Review for 2003-06, which included significant resources for infrastructural investment in all areas of the UK, including in London. The allocation of these resources takes in to account a number of factors, some of which relate to population. The Spending Review 2004 will also take into account these factors.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 415 c393W; 143029;143251
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Finance Greater London Investment Infrastructure Increases Population
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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