Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Guy Opperman and Andrew Stephenson

Monday 17th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson]

We are working closely with local councils to understand where the pressures are, and actively exploring options to find suitable long-term accommodation for a range of different asylum-seeker cohorts. I would be more than happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss the specific challenges in her area.

[Guy Opperman (Hexham) (Con)]

On investment zones, can I urge the Secretary of State to consider mixed-use zones that feature housing and pension fund investments similar to what is seen in the Netherlands?

Manufacturing

Debate between Guy Opperman and Andrew Stephenson

Thursday 24th November 2011 Commons Chamber

[Guy Opperman]

There could be competition throughout the region. That would not be difficult. Would it not be great if we had some competition among local banks?

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

In Pendle, a local businessman called David Fishwick is trying to do exactly what my hon. Friend suggests. He is trying to create his own bank to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Pendle and Burnley. The regulations are so detailed and engrossing that the FSA has refused to help him, despite his instructing high-flying lawyers. So far, it has even refused to meet him to discuss the creation of a bank that would directly help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Pendle and Burnley.

[Guy Opperman]

I will give way again.