Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jake Berry and James Morris

Monday 30th October 2017 Commons Chamber

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Jake Berry)]

I have met or corresponded with every metro Mayor in England during the last month. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is the midlands engine champion, and he chairs an inter-ministerial group to drive forward its growth.

[James Morris]

Does the Minister agree that one of the vital roles to be played by elected Mayors, such as Andy Street in the west midlands, is to focus on skills—particularly in areas such as the Black country, where we have a lot of young people without basic skills—to make sure that young people can take the opportunities and the jobs that are out there and drive economic growth?

[Jake Berry]

As my hon. Friend is aware, Andy Street is already playing a vital role in tackling the skills gap. My hon. Friend will also be aware that we are devolving the adult education skills budget from 2019 to support all our metro Mayors as they drive forward skills in their area.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jake Berry and James Morris

Thursday 14th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis) (Con)]

8. What recent representations he has received on access to finance for small businesses.

[Jake Berry (Rossendale and Darwen) (Con)]

9. What recent representations he has received on access to finance for small businesses.