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Debate between Felicity Buchan and Mark Pawsey
Tuesday 11th October 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Felicity Buchan Portrait Felicity Buchan
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We are very much committed to the sector, and I would be delighted to sit down with my hon. Friend to discuss this further.

Mark Pawsey Portrait Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con)
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A key part of levelling up is the creation of investment zones, and the Chancellor will be aware of the proposals for a gigafactory at Coventry airport to support UK automotive manufacturing. Does the Minister agree that the joint application by the Labour Coventry City Council and the Conservative Warwickshire County Council for an investment zone at Coventry airport should be encouraged?

Felicity Buchan Portrait Felicity Buchan
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We are encouraging all higher and local authorities to look at the investment zones and to apply. I think they are a great tool for development, so I would absolutely encourage that application.