Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Hugh Robertson and Shabana Mahmood

Thursday 20th January 2011 Commons Chamber

[Hugh Robertson]

My definition of zilch is not 23 businesses and 36 contracts—that is not zilch in anybody’s language, even Scottish. Also, Scottish athletes will benefit from the changes made to the lottery. I would say to the hon. Gentleman that 23 businesses, 36 contracts and a lot of athletes is not zilch.

[Shabana Mahmood (Birmingham, Ladywood) (Lab)]

8. What steps his Department is taking to support jobs and economic growth in the creative industries and leisure sectors.