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Proceeding contribution from Charles Walker (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 31 October 2006. It occurred during Legislative debate on Crossrail Bill.


Crossrail Bill (Carry Over)

I hear what the right hon. Gentleman says, but London is the economic engine-room of this country. If London and the east cannot get to work, the country will not work. Surely there is merit in investing in the infrastructure that generates the wealth that funds the regions.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
451 c255 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compulsory purchase Costs Construction Elizabeth line Crossrail Finance Land Greater London Property transfer Planning Railway stations Railways Railway network Woolwich Underground railways Reading Station Liverpool Street Station
Legislation
Crossrail Bill 2004/05 to 2005-06 to 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk