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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Chris White (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 February 2017 on behalf of the Treasury.


Regional Infrastructure Development

Question

What steps he is taking to support regional infrastructure development.

Answer

We recognise the need to enhance public infrastructure across all regions of the UK. That is why at autumn statement 2016 we committed additional capital to fund new productivity-enhancing economic infrastructure through the national productivity investment fund. We are committed to putting local and regional needs at the heart of the fund. For example, we are spending £1.1 billion on local projects to improve our existing transport networks.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
908951 
622 cc144-5 
Session
2016-17
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Infrastructure Regional planning and development
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk