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"Philip Hammond to announce more than £1bn for roads"

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  • Started 8 years ago by chdot
  • Latest reply from Baldcyclist

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  1. chdot
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    Philip Hammond to announce more than £1bn for roads in his first Autumn Statement as Chancellor

    The Government thinks the plan will boost productivity and ease congestion

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    http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/autumn-statement-2016-live-philip-hammond-road-building-fiscal-rules-framework-a7427216.html

    Real chance for Government in Scotland to do something different.

    But...

    Posted 8 years ago #
  2. gibbo
    Member

    It's part of their pro-climate change agenda.

    After all, if they were taking climate change seriously, they woulnd't be looking for ways to make driving more attractive.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  3. neddie
    Member

    Stupid government

    Posted 8 years ago #
  4. crowriver
    Member

    I fully expect Sturgeon et al to pass the Barnett consequentials on to absolutely vital projects like A9 dualling, and that extra 'regeneration' motorway in Glasgow's east end: because Glasgow really doesn't have enough motorways, eh?

    Posted 8 years ago #
  5. Baldcyclist
    Member

    Also talk that Cycle to Work scheme will be scrapped.

    Posted 8 years ago #

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