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<p>HM TREASURY</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Helen Goodman MP</p><p> </p><p><strong>BISHOP
AUCKLAND</strong></p><p> </p><p>To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, which Department
has responsibility for calculating the estimated cost of the Garden Bridge announced
in paragraph 3.45 of the National Infrastructure Plan 2013. 195395</p><p> </p><p>DANNY
ALEXANDER</p><p>The Garden Bridge Trust has been established to take responsibility
for this project. This includes the responsibility to produce a reliable cost estimate.</p><p>
</p><p>Government have asked for a business case to be produced for the project in
line with standard guidance. This will need to demonstrate that Government's support
represents good value for money before a contribution to the construction cost is
made.</p><p> </p>
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