Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford and Lord Maude of Horsham

Wednesday 10th September 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Maude]

Actually, we sometimes need to get the right skills that do not exist in government, and by and large we will make sure that we have the right skills available on the right terms. [Interruption.] I was grateful to the hon. Member for Barnsley East (Michael Dugher), who is chuntering from a sedentary position, for the support he expressed for our efficiency and reform programme in a very robust speech earlier this week.

[Nicola Blackwood (Oxford West and Abingdon) (Con)]

5. What progress he has made on providing support for social enterprises.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford and Lord Maude of Horsham

Wednesday 30th April 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Maude]

It is perfectly proper for Government Ministers to use the same language in Government communications as they use in their political communications. Ministers do not suddenly not become politicians when they speak as Ministers. It is just possible that I may have used today some of the same language as I would use in a purely political environment.

[Nicola Blackwood (Oxford West and Abingdon) (Con)]

T6. Brilliant social enterprises such as the Oxford student hub propeller project can lead the way in finding innovative solutions to social problems, but they struggle to find sustainable funding. Can the Minister tell me what progress is being made on increasing the availability of social impact bonds, which could make all the difference?