Debates between Jeff Smith and Nick Boles during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Jeff Smith and Nick Boles
Tuesday 30th June 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Boles Portrait The Minister for Skills (Nick Boles)
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I know my hon. Friend recognises that difficult choices have had to be made and will have to be made during the spending review to bring the deficit down. It is that process of deficit reduction that has led to the massive growth in employment. I absolutely hear the argument he makes. Long-term certainty would be of tremendous value to colleges, and I will definitely make sure that that argument is made.

Jeff Smith Portrait Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)
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T2. Will the Secretary of State tell me what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport to ensure that business and growth do not suffer as a result of the delay to the electrification of the trans- Pennine line?

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