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Debate between Geraint Davies and Andrew Griffiths

Tuesday 1st May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Griffiths]

The hon. Lady just is not correct. The Government recognise the importance of the high street and the retail sector, which is why we have provided more than £18 million in dedicated funding. It is also why in the 2017 autumn Budget we announced measures worth £2.3 billion over five years to cut business rates and improve the system’s fairness, which will support the retail sector.

[Geraint Davies (Swansea West) (Lab/Co-op)]

19. What steps he is taking to ensure that investment in renewable energy contributes to the achievement of the 1.5° C global warming limit set out in the Paris climate change agreement.