Debates between Damian Hinds and Roberta Blackman-Woods during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Damian Hinds and Roberta Blackman-Woods
Tuesday 1st March 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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My right hon. Friend the Chancellor has said that the shale wealth fund could deliver up to £1 billion of benefits to communities hosting shale gas development. This is in addition to the existing industry scheme. My hon. Friend is entirely right that it is important that communities see those benefits and have the reassurance of additionality.

Roberta Blackman-Woods Portrait Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods (City of Durham) (Lab)
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2. What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect on the economy of the UK leaving the EU.