Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Chris White Excerpts
Thursday 3rd March 2016

(8 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I am sorry about that. I will give the FCO a kick after this session.

Chris White Portrait Chris White (Warwick and Leamington) (Con)
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May we have a debate on the midlands engine, the important role manufacturing plays in our regional economy, and how the Government can provide further support to this vital sector?

Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I commend all those in the midlands who are working so hard to revitalise business in that part of the country. The midlands is another area that was badly affected by the collapse in manufacturing in the years of the Tony Blair and Gordon Brown Labour Governments. We are now seeing real investment and real progress, for example in the automotive industry. In the midlands, we are seeing an expansion of capacity, new investment and new jobs created. It is a sign that the midlands, under a Conservative Government, is going from strength to strength.