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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

National Infrastructure: Cost

Thursday 8 December 2022 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Laurence Robertson asked about steps to reduce the cost of national infrastructure projects.
  • The Minister highlighted the Infrastructure and Projects Authority's role in supporting robust cost estimates and effective delivery.
  • Laurence Robertson inquired about ensuring value for money and adequate infrastructure for housing and businesses.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Laurence Robertson Con
Economy
Context

The MP is concerned about the high costs associated with national infrastructure projects and their impact on public spending.

Question

What steps he is taking to reduce the cost of national infrastructure projects?

Answer from Jeremy Quin

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures to reduce costs were not detailed

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Q2 Laurence Robertson Con
Economy Housing Business & Trade
Context

The MP is questioning the government's ability to ensure that new housing developments and businesses receive necessary infrastructure support.

Question

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?

Answer from Jeremy Quin

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.

Not addressed: The specific need for infrastructure support in housing and business development was not addressed

How: Changed Subject To Broader Economic Impact

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