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Debate between Lord Harrington of Watford and Luke Pollard(5 years, 10 months ago)
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Richard Harrington
I congratulate my hon. Friend on everything he does for employment in this area and in his constituency. He knows that my Department is working with Heart of the South West LEP, which is leading the development of our local industrial strategy. Torbay is actively engaged in that work. I believe the strategy will identify the particular strengths of the region and future opportunities for increased productivity, including in sectors such as photonics.
Luke Pollard (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Lab/Co-op)
The development of marine industries in Plymouth and across Devon and Cornwall is a really important part of our local economy. Will the Minister agree to meet a delegation from Plymouth to look at how the creation of the UK’s first national marine park could trigger more investment in our marine technologies and industries in the west country?
Richard Harrington
It would be a pleasure. The hon. Gentleman and I have met before to discuss such subjects, and I am happy to do so again.