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Oxford-Cambridge Expressway

Thursday 30 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Anneliese Dodds asked about the parameters of the promised review for the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway, including timeline and participants.
  • Freeman confirmed the Government are listening to all representations received regarding the review.
  • Freeman stated the commitment is about sustainable and integrated public transport with housing needs.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Anneliese Dodds Labour (Co-op) Oxford East
Transport
Context

The Government had committed to a review of the business and sustainability case for the Oxford-Cambridge expressway during the election campaign.

Question

Anneliese Dodds inquired about the specific parameters of the promised review, including its timeline, participants, and whether local authorities and opposition groups would be involved.

Answer from George Freeman

Freeman confirmed that the Government are listening to all representations received and an announcement regarding the review would come soon. He stated that this commitment is about sustainable and integrated public transport with housing, stressing the need for sustainable transport in the corridor.

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