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Department: Wales Office
Wednesday 13th December 2017

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Guto Bebb Portrait Guto Bebb
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I do indeed remember the visit to Chester, which was a great success. I am proud to say that the new northern powerhouse Minister was at the briefing we had in the Wales Office on Monday. Businesses and local authorities in north Wales understand the power of the northern powerhouse, but we also know that north Wales has a lot to offer to the northern powerhouse, and this cross-border deal is essential to the economic wellbeing of north Wales.

Ian C. Lucas Portrait Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham) (Lab)
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Will the Minister meet the all-party group on Mersey-Dee-north Wales to discuss the detail of the growth deal, and will he please show me the colour of his money?

Guto Bebb Portrait Guto Bebb
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The hon. Gentleman is the chair of the all-party group and I would be delighted to meet it. I am well aware of the work it has done. This is a deal for north Wales, which means we will have to work with all stakeholders and all partners, including the hon. Gentleman.