National Infrastructure Cost 2022-12-08
2022-12-08
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the high costs associated with national infrastructure projects and their impact on public spending.
What steps he is taking to reduce the cost of national infrastructure projects?
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority supports projects to develop robust cost estimates and the capability to deliver effectively. The IPA published the “Transforming Infrastructure Performance” road map last year, which supports a step change in the construction sector to embrace modern methods of construction.
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Specific measures to reduce costs were not detailed
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Q2
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The MP is questioning the government's ability to ensure that new housing developments and businesses receive necessary infrastructure support.
I thank the Minister for that response. As well as getting value for money, with all our infrastructure projects can we make sure that all housing developments and new businesses get the infrastructure they need?
Absolutely; it is critical for all our infrastructure projects that we have comprehensive support for the expansion of the economy and prosperity. By their nature, our major infrastructure projects support the whole of the United Kingdom, levelling up and our people, whether that is at a local level—to which my hon. Friend refers—or through our large-scale projects such as the Dreadnought programme, on the defence of the country, or the school rebuilding programme, which will inspire students for decades to come.
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The specific need for infrastructure support in housing and business development was not addressed
Changed Subject To Broader Economic Impact
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