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A14: Junction 10A
21 February 2024
Lead MP
Philip Hollobone
Kettering
Con
Responding Minister
Guy Opperman
Tags
HousingTransportLocal Government
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Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Philip Hollobone raised concerns about a14: junction 10a in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.
Key Requests to Government:
Hollobone asked for a firm commitment from the Government to include junction 10A in the Department's road investment strategy 3 (RIS3) and provide definite funding. He urged for expedited progress on the scheme to ensure continued housing delivery, employment opportunities, and economic growth.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Philip Hollobone expressed concern about the delay in funding for junction 10A on the A14, which is crucial for Kettering and surrounding areas. He highlighted that without the junction, traffic congestion would increase significantly, affecting existing residents' quality of life and potentially halting the development of up to 2,000 new homes, including affordable housing. Hollobone also emphasised the importance of the Hanwood Park development, which is expected to create an estimated 8,100 local jobs.
Government Response
Guy Opperman
Government Response
The Minister responded to the debate on A14 Junction 10A, expressing gratitude for the work of the Member for Kettering and acknowledging the junction's significance. He highlighted the full support from the Department for Transport for the Hanwood Park development, which includes a high degree of developer contribution and is expected to proceed under RIS3 provided planning permission is granted and the business case remains favourable. The Minister assured that National Highways has signed a memorandum of understanding with the developer for technical works related to junction 10 on the A14, and he welcomed the opportunity to visit Kettering once the local authority makes its decision.
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