Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Performance)

Debate between Jim Shannon and Simon Kirby

Wednesday 2nd February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Simon Kirby]

I agree with my hon. Friend. One of the sad things about unemployment is the youth unemployment element, which is particularly prevalent in my constituency. It is, frankly, a disgrace.

[Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

[Simon Kirby]

I will not, because I do not have much time left.

There is much more to do, and the times we live in are very difficult, but, taken together, the Government’s measures will create the right conditions for business to thrive, compete and create sustainable economic growth and employment. The coalition Government are doing a good job, getting us out of the mess left by the previous Labour Government—decisive action by a decisive Government. I, for one, applaud the progress made by the Government and wholeheartedly disagree with this very mean and inconsiderate motion.