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Oral Answers to Questions

Iain Stewart Excerpts
Wednesday 20th June 2012

(12 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Moore Portrait Michael Moore
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I regret to inform the hon. Gentleman that I have not made as much progress as he would wish me to. I hope, however, that he will recognise the important support that we have given to Irvine, in the form of the enterprise allowances—the 100% capital allowances that are now available—and I will be happy to catch up with him on the school-industry partnership and the Scottish Government’s role in it any time soon.

Iain Stewart Portrait Iain Stewart (Milton Keynes South) (Con)
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that the plans to reform employment law will particularly encourage small businesses to take on more young people?

Michael Moore Portrait Michael Moore
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As my hon. Friend will know, the employment law review will carry on through this Parliament, and I look forward to seeing the proposals that will come forward in due course.