Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Alex Cunningham Excerpts
Thursday 18th October 2012

(12 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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Across Government, it is always our intention to respond in a timely manner. I will talk to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State about the matter that she raises.

Alex Cunningham Portrait Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)
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Further to the question raised by my hon. Friend the Member for Sedgefield (Phil Wilson), I again ask the Leader of the House to persuade the Business Secretary to come to the House to explain the decision not to give a regional growth fund grant to Durham Tees Valley airport. I would like to know why the decision was leaked to the media and why the Prime Minister’s pledge of support to the airport from the Dispatch Box just a few months ago counts for nothing.

Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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As I said, I will talk to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and secure a response to the issues that have been raised. The hon. Gentleman may wish to raise the matter at Business, Innovation and Skills questions on 8 November.