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Gregory Campbell Excerpts
Wednesday 9th April 2014

(10 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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The meeting in Mexico is incredibly important. It will help us to take the next steps to shape responsible business practices that can, in turn, support sustainable and inclusive economic growth in countries that so badly need it.

Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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Job creation is of course a very worthwhile task, particularly in the emerging economies. Does the Secretary of State agree that secure, dependable jobs that help the indigenous peoples of those nations are what is required to assist those nations?

Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. One of the most important aspects is to help shape the economic growth that takes place so that, through work, it lifts the largest number of people possible out of poverty. That is precisely the agenda the Department is pursuing.