Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Christopher Chope Excerpts
Tuesday 30th June 2015

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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I was disappointed by that recent news, because it is important that we continue to invest in infrastructure—not least for increased productivity and, therefore, jobs growth. I have not yet had a discussion with the Transport Secretary, but I am looking forward to doing so.

Christopher Chope Portrait Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)
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T5. Does my right hon. Friend think that the CBI’s poverty of ambition for a radical new relationship with the EU is attributable to the fact that the CBI receives funding from the EU?

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The point I made yesterday to the CBI was not just about the CBI, but was a call to all business groups. The best way to get the EU reforms that many of them seek is for them to help the Government with their negotiations, speak to their partners in other European countries and then make up their minds at the end of the process.