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Public Accounts Commission
01 December 2022
Lead MP
Philip Hollobone
Debate Type
General Debate
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Philip Hollobone raised concerns about public accounts commission in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Asked about the plans of the commission to consider the report from the National Audit Office on road investment strategy 2, highlighting that delays due to development consent difficulties have led to fewer road projects being delivered than planned and at a higher cost. He urged for an examination into how this might impact future road investment strategies such as RIS 3.
Philip Hollobone
Con
Kettering
Asked if the commission should study the National Audit Office's report on road enhancements, and expressed concern about delays in projects due to development consent difficulties leading to fewer road projects being delivered at a higher cost. He highlighted the impact this could have on future road investment strategies like RIS 3.
Richard Bacon
Con
Responded that while the Public Accounts Commission does not plan to examine the report, it is likely that the Public Accounts Committee will take up interest in the NAO’s findings. He provided details on how delays have increased projected spending from £5.5 billion to £11.5 billion for projects approved since 2020 under RIS 3.
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