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Infrastructure Bill [Lords]

Proceeding contribution from John McDonnell (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 8 December 2014. It occurred during Debate on bills on Infrastructure Bill [Lords].

The Minister has not spoiled the party because I have no confidence or trust that this Government will not privatise. Assurances have been given on the Floor of the House about privatisation before and it has gone ahead. This Bill is the first step towards privatisation and towards introducing tolling on our roads—a new form of funding the road network that will be open to profiteering by foreign companies. I warn this House that if it passes this legislation, it will put at risk our road network in the future, our taxpayers and the future environmental policies that might be able to protect us against climate change.

8.59 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
589 c727 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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