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Amanda Milling Excerpts
Tuesday 14th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait Joseph Johnson
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Yes, this country does recognise that it has been under-investing in research and development, and that is why at the autumn statement and in the Budget we have made the biggest investment in R and D for more than 40 years. Public investment in R and D helps to bring in private sector investment at the rate of about £1.36 for every £1 of public investment.

Amanda Milling Portrait Amanda Milling (Cannock Chase) (Con)
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Can my right hon. Friend outline what measures are included in the midlands engine strategy to support small businesses and enterprises such as those in Cannock Chase?