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Land Registry Office (Peterborough)

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Does he share my view that across all public services we need to find a way to provide those services most cost-effectively? The issue is whether decisions that might be made this year could prove more expensive to undo in future years should demand increase. That is the essence of the matter—is the economic case that is being prepared robust enough or, if it is wrong, could it lead to further public expense?