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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Housing Infrastructure Projects

Monday 20 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Government supporting infrastructure projects in Northamptonshire and England to enable more housing construction.
  • Isham bypass project prioritised for major road network funding by Department for Transport.
  • Northamptonshire County Council required to submit further details for Isham bypass project.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Bone Con Northampton North
Housing Transport
Context

The Government are investing in infrastructure to unlock development of new homes. The focus is on major road network funding and fast-tracking building projects.

Question

What infrastructure projects the Government are supporting in (a) Northamptonshire and (b) England to enable more housing to be built? Why can we not get the Isham bypass, which seems held up by red tape, as an excellent project for Prime Minister's Project Speed?

Answer from Robert Jenrick (The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)

We want to fast-track major building projects in all parts of the country to fuel economic recovery and create jobs. Project Speed is just one part of that. The Department for Transport has prioritised the Isham bypass for major road network funding. Northamptonshire County Council needs to submit an outline business case later this year, which includes amending the route and seeking fresh planning permission and legal orders. Officials from the Department are in touch with the council to discuss how best to proceed.

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