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

LabourWarrington 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.