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PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
Transport Infrastructure: Cheshire - 29 November 2021 (Commons/Commons Chamber)

Debate Detail

Contributions from Esther McVey, are highlighted with a yellow border.
Con
Esther McVey
Tatton
6. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the potential contribution of transport infrastructure to levelling up in Cheshire.
Neil O’Brien
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Levelling up is an ambition that runs right across the Government. Ahead of the White Paper, the Transport Secretary and the Levelling Up Secretary met in recent weeks to discuss the critical contribution of transport to levelling up.
Esther McVey
Winnington bridge provides vital access to thousands of homes and businesses in Cheshire. It needs completely rebuilding to cope with the current demands and the increased housing scheduled for the area. May I urge the Government to provide funding for that as part of their levelling-up agenda?
Neil O’Brien
I know that this is something that my right hon. Friend has been campaigning very hard for. The next round of the levelling-up fund will be open in spring next year, and I am sure that, with her help, her local councils will be able to develop a strong bid for that important bridge.

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