Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jayne Kirkham and Kate Dearden

Thursday 21st May 2026 Commons Chamber

[Kate Dearden]

Boosting opportunity and tackling youth unemployment in every area remains a priority, and helping young people into work is crucial for that. We know that some people value that flexibility, which is why I will be considering that as part of the regulations.

[Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth) (Lab/Co-op)]

Cornwall has so much to offer the UK—critical minerals, floating offshore wind in the Celtic sea, defence, geothermal energy—but infrastructure, particularly ports and rail, will be critical to enable growth. Cornwall is a perfect place to designate as an industrial strategy zone. Will the Minister agree to meet me and Cornish colleagues to discuss this?