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Julian Smith Excerpts
Thursday 1st December 2011

(13 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Barker of Battle Portrait Gregory Barker
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The hon. Gentleman makes a legitimate point. Obviously, we are concerned about any job losses anywhere in the economy, and I will, of course, be very happy to meet him and his hon. Friend.

Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)
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As Leeds, Yorkshire is the second largest financial centre in the UK and a leader in green energy investment, does the ministerial team agree that it is the ideal location for the Green investment bank?

Chris Huhne Portrait Chris Huhne
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The ministerial team is acutely aware that it must represent all parts of the United Kingdom and that many places have a substantial and impressive claim to be the home of the Green investment bank. We await with interest the advice of the advisory board.