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Debate between John Glen and Stephen Metcalfe
Tuesday 11th September 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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Absolutely. Green energy is very important to the UK economy as a whole; it is just very unfortunate that the rate of growth in the Scottish economy is half as strong as in the rest of the United Kingdom.

Stephen Metcalfe Portrait Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

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Debate between John Glen and Stephen Metcalfe
Tuesday 17th April 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen)
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The hon. Gentleman has made a very sensible point. The FCA is looking into that proposal and will publish another report in May. I met Andrew Bailey just a few weeks ago to underscore the importance of the issue, and as we proceed with the construction of the single financial guidance body that will deal with some of the challenges of problem debt, I know that this will be another focus of its work.

Stephen Metcalfe Portrait Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
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Automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence have the potential to offer huge productivity gains. What discussions has my right hon. Friend had with colleagues across Government about providing leadership in this important field so that we can reap the maximum productivity boost and be at the forefront of this exciting technology?

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Debate between John Glen and Stephen Metcalfe
Tuesday 16th January 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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The negotiations that this country faces are complex, but I will take an optimistic approach to all the discussions that I undertake at the Treasury and elsewhere going forward.

Stephen Metcalfe Portrait Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.