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Debate between Lord Harrington of Watford and Nicholas Dakin
Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Richard Harrington
I am sure that the hon. Lady will be delighted to know that we are working closely with the sector. I have some experience of project bank accounts in the construction sector and I have seen them work. We will look very carefully at this.
Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (Lab)
Precisely what support is being given to the steel industry and its supply chain?
Richard Harrington
The hon. Gentleman and I frequently speak about the steel industry, and I meet regularly with the trade body, UK Steel, and all the different companies to monitor the future carefully. The industry is important to us, and I am still hopeful that we can work on a sector deal, so I am interested to hear proposals from the various companies.