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?