Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Julian Smith Excerpts
Wednesday 12th October 2011

(13 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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I am sure that, like me, the hon. Gentleman will welcome today’s announcement of sector-based work academies. That will apply to the whole United Kingdom, including Wales. It will give young jobseekers the tools that they need to find employment more easily.

Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)
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6. What recent discussions she has had on promoting economic growth in Wales.

Cheryl Gillan Portrait The Secretary of State for Wales (Mrs Cheryl Gillan)
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I have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues, the Welsh Government and other organisations on promoting economic growth in Wales. My business advisory group is meeting for the fourth time later this month. We discuss a wide range of issues affecting the Welsh economy, and that is fed into the Prime Minister’s own business advisory group.

Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith
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I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Does she agree that as well as exempting small businesses in Wales and the rest of the UK from domestic regulation, the Government must continue their radical approach to reducing red tape and regulation from Brussels?

Cheryl Gillan Portrait Mrs Gillan
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I agree with my hon. Friend. It is extremely important in this day and age, when we are up against such huge economic barriers, that we ensure that it is easy for businesses to start up and thrive in the UK, so that the UK becomes the best place to do business.