Economic Development (Barnsley)
Debate between Andrew Bingham and Baroness Clark of Kilwinning(12 years, 9 months ago)
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Katy Clark (in the Chair)
I have not had an indication that another hon. Member wished to speak, so it is my intention to call the Minister. Has the hon. Lady who secured the debate had an indication that another hon. Member wished to speak, and have you given permission for that?
Angela Smith
On a point of order, Miss Clark. This topic is more a matter for the Department for Transport than for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. This debate is about jobs in Barnsley, not in Manchester.
Katy Clark (in the Chair)
I thank the hon. Lady for her point of order. My view was that transport links are very closely linked to issues of economic development, so I did not rule the hon. Gentleman out of order. Has the hon. Gentleman finished his speech?
Katy Clark (in the Chair)
There is absolutely no need for the hon. Gentleman to respond.
Andrew Bingham
My point is in response to the meeting with a Barnsley councillor two weeks ago.
Katy Clark (in the Chair)
Have you finished your contribution, or do you wish to continue?
Andrew Bingham
Representatives from Barnsley council remarked on the transport links in relation to employment in the Barnsley area. That is my only reason for raising that point.
Katy Clark (in the Chair)
I now call the Minister to respond. Obviously, he will be able to respond only within the responsibilities of his Department.