The article discusses the frustrations surrounding the A1 dual carriageway project, which was cancelled due to its high costs. Local leaders criticized the slow response from both government officials and the Conservative Party prior to the Labour government's decision to label the project as unfunded. Councillor Wearmouth expressed disappointment over civil servants' lack of enthusiasm, suggesting this contributed to delays. Labour's Dickinson echoed the sentiment, pointing out the skewed investment criteria favoring southern regions, highlighting the need for change in government evaluation processes.
"I have to say, I didn't find an awful lot of enthusiasm from some of the civil servants. I think they frustrated that project along the route."
"The Labour Party minister described it as poor value for money and that is something that we see time and time again in the North East."
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