Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Callum Anderson and Chris McDonald

Thursday 15th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley) (Lab)]

T7. This summer, the Bletchley investment taskforce, which I established last year, finalised its investment prospectus, setting out all the opportunities that our town offers. Will the Minister meet me and the taskforce to discuss how we can work together to attract the new businesses and jobs that will ensure that we deliver growth in our postcode?

[The Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment (Chris McDonald)]

I commend my hon. Friend on the work of the Bletchley investment taskforce and I thank him for the many letters that he has sent me updating me on its work. I have learned about Bletchley’s strengths in innovation, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies, which are all aligned with our industrial strategy, so of course I would be keen to come and meet the investment taskforce. Perhaps we can talk about how the work of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor can link in and bring more investment to Bletchley too.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Callum Anderson and Chris McDonald

Thursday 12th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley) (Lab)]

2. What steps he is taking to help increase levels of private sector investment in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Chris McDonald)]

We are supporting private sector investment in Buckingham and Bletchley by working with partners across the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor to find new opportunities for businesses. I acknowledge the work of my hon. Friend in launching the Bletchley investment taskforce, which is bringing together private capital and local partners, using infrastructure such as East West Rail to improve connectivity, and working with OxCam partners so that local businesses benefit from innovation, skills and inward investment.

[Callum Anderson]

As the Minister says, I launched the Bletchley investment taskforce last year to attract the businesses, investments, jobs and apprenticeships that local people need, and we are developing an investment prospectus to deliver that end. Will the Minister meet me and taskforce members to ensure that the Government are working hand in hand with local partners?