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Oral Answers to Questions

Gordon Banks Excerpts
Wednesday 27th October 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Moore Portrait Michael Moore
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When we visited Scrabster and other parts of my hon. Friend’s constituency, I was impressed by the serious efforts that are already being made to develop marine renewable projects in the far north. I recognise my hon. Friend’s concern about the situation at Nigg, and his comments will have been heard by the management team there. It is important for us to secure, across Scotland, as much investment as possible in the new renewables projects. I hope that the Scottish Government will respond positively now that we have ring-fenced money in the green investment bank.

Gordon Banks Portrait Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire) (Lab)
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What representations has the Secretary of State made on behalf of Scotland for the green investment bank to be located there?

Michael Moore Portrait Michael Moore
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The hon. Gentleman and others are making a strong case for that, and I am certainly interested in working with colleagues in all parts of the House to make the strongest possible case for it as well.