Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Dave Doogan Excerpts
Tuesday 9th May 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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We are very committed to the people of Stoke-on-Trent and recognise that enormous investment, thanks to my hon. Friend’s work in campaigning for investment through the levelling-up fund. It is down to the council to deliver on that significant investment and make a difference on the ground.

Dave Doogan Portrait Dave Doogan (Angus) (SNP)
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The transition to net zero should be the overarching priority for all of us. With that in mind, when will the Treasury finally get its act together with the Acorn project in the north-east of Scotland and accelerate its funding to ensure that the people of the north-east of Scotland do not just have to listen to warm words about the just transition, but can get a job in the just transition?

John Glen Portrait John Glen
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I think that we have made commitments on the first phase. The Chancellor is considering the next steps further and will update the House in due course.