THE Prime Minister has been urged by Ryedale MP Kevin Hollinrake to come up with “much-needed investment” in the A64.

Mr Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk, Malton and Filey, also called at the weekly questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons for investment in superfast broadband and mobile phone coverage in the area.

He pointed out that unemployment was down by 61 per cent since 2010 in the constituency which was a “strong endorsement” of this Government’s policy to make work pay and of the hard work and investment of business people.

“What further support will the Prime Minister offer to help with much-needed investment in the A64, superfast broadband, and mobile phone coverage, all of which would further help job creation in my area?” he asked.

Mr Cameron replied: “He is absolutely right. In rural areas like the one he represents, better transport, better broadband and filling in the “not spots” on the mobile phone network are absolutely vital.

“The mobile infrastructure project is providing more homes and businesses with mobile coverage, but we need to make sure that we build the masts.

“I am pleased to say that the A64 is part of our £3 billion investment in roads in the north-east and Yorkshire.

“As for broadband, I think that 130,000 homes and businesses are getting access in North Yorkshire, but there is more to be done.”