Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

“What comparative assessment he has made of the economic impact of Network North and the second phase of HS2.”

Tabled: 19 October 2023Answered: 26 October 2023

Asked by

Charlotte Nichols

Labour — Warrington North

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Darren Jones)

Since coming to office, the Government have secured a new strategic partnership with the EU to deliver on jobs, bills and borders. We are repairing the damage inflicted by the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal, which left food businesses paying £200 on paperwork for every single consignment shipped in from the EU. We have made significant progress since our historic May summit, including negotiations on a food and drink deal, which will slash red tape for businesses and bring down prices for consumers.