Proceeding contribution from Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 25 November 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Rail Investment.
Rail Investment
No, I will not acknowledge that there will be huge disappointment. Only a few months ago people were telling me, and relevant publications were saying, that all this investment would have to be cancelled because of the squeeze on public spending. We should rejoice in the fact that we have managed to focus on and prioritise public capital infrastructure investment that will support economic growth in this country. I am a little disappointed that the hon. Gentleman does not sing the praises of the decision to support and invest in the Nottingham tramway, but I will say one thing for him: I cannot blame him for the actions of the previous Government, because he was not in it.
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- 519 c478
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- 2010-12
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Capital investment Elizabeth line Fares Greater London Franchises High speed trains Railway stations Railways Railway network Passengers Rapid transit systems Overcrowding Repairs and maintenance Electrification Rolling stock North West Thameslink line Great Western main line
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