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The hon. Gentleman knows that I have a lot of time for him, too.

Certainly, in some of the larger metropolitan boroughs, there is what I call the martini paradox, where three wards is not quite enough a

Certainly, in some of the larger metropolitan boroughs, there is what I call the martini paradox, where three wards is not quite enough a

I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention, which is, as always, well-considered and eloquent. I completely agree with him.

First, I thank the Minister and her team for their hard work on this Bill.

First, I thank the Minister and her team for their hard work on this Bill.

Okay. Somebody else can deal with automaticity.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps to help ensure that businesses in the North West secure HS2 contr

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many businesses in the North West of England have secured HS2 contracts.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the extent of opportunity the construction of HS2 pres