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Debate between Lord Johnson of Marylebone and Andrew Griffiths

Tuesday 15th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Universities and Science (Joseph Johnson)]

We are discussing with Cabinet colleagues exactly how we might treat universities with respect to that proposal.

[Andrew Griffiths (Burton) (Con)]

The Secretary of State will know that the beer and pub industry in the west midlands employs 86,000 people in 5,000 pubs, has 124 breweries and contributes £1.3 billion in tax. Given his support for the brewing industry when he was in the Treasury, when he led the call for the duty cut, will he outline what his Department is doing to support the beer and pub industry—and will he pick up the phone to the Chancellor and ask him for another cut?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Johnson of Marylebone and Andrew Griffiths

Tuesday 10th November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Joseph Johnson]

We have a competitive offer, as underlined by the fact that international student numbers are up by 3% to 4% year on year. We work closely together to ensure that our international offer is competitive. It remains competitive and will continue to be so. There is no cap on the number of international students coming to this country and no limit to the number who can go on to work in graduate jobs with a sponsored employer.

[Andrew Griffiths (Burton) (Con)]

8. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of steps taken by UK Trade & Investment to encourage British exports.