This time last year saw chancellor George Osborne invest billions into infrastructure projects through what was described by the Treasury as an attempt to 'kickstart' economic growth.

If you would like to remind yourself fully of the Statement, it is available on the Treasury's website.

So what will happen this year?

Suggestions have been made that following the flooding that additional cash be made available for highways maintenance - under that not covered by the Belwin formula - and plans could be afoot for small-scale 'quick win' projects to be signed off to get construction moving.

We will have to wait and see...what are your thoughts?

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