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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Damian Collins Excerpts
Thursday 18th April 2013

(11 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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It sounds as though the Sheerman household is an improving environment.

Damian Collins Portrait Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)
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Will the Minister join me in the commending the excellent work of the Creative Foundation in Folkestone in supporting start-up creative businesses? Does he agree that its work will make Folkestone and east Kent an excellent choice for UK city of culture in 2017?

Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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I have visited Folkestone on many occasions. It not only has the adornment of my hon. Friend as its Member of Parliament, but benefits from the extraordinary philanthropic work of Roger De Haan, who has invested millions in Folkestone. He understands that investing in culture is one of the key ways of ensuring regeneration.