Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Coghlan and Chris McDonald

Tuesday 24th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Chris Coghlan (Dorking and Horley) (LD)]

The green firms that innovate the most, and young firms, have been shown to be particularly credit constrained. Will the Minister meet me to discuss what measures the Government are taking to increase credit supply, raise research and development, and increase economic growth?

[Chris McDonald]

We now have record public sector investment in the development of this technology, with £86 billion to 2030. As a techno-optimist, I agree with the International Energy Agency that we can now solve 75% of these problems using technology, and I would be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss the matter further.