Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Rutley and Stephen Crabb

Wednesday 13th January 2016 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Crabb]

I am not sure whether the hon. Lady noticed, but during our visit to Cardiff last Thursday we were not just using warm words; we were investing £50 million of UK Government money in a new high-tech centre of innovation at Cardiff University. The Chancellor made it clear in his speech in Cardiff last Thursday that we will support in principle the infrastructure fund that will be at the heart of the Cardiff city deal project.

[David Rutley (Macclesfield) (Con)]

7. What recent assessment he has made of the economic effect on north Wales of the northern powerhouse; and if he will make a statement.