Local Growth Deals Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Local Growth Deals

Justin Tomlinson Excerpts
Monday 7th July 2014

(9 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I will. One of the striking features of this growth deal is how many local employers are committing their own time and enthusiasm to working to ensure that people have the skills that they will want to employ in the years to come. That is good for everyone locally.

Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
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Today’s announcement is a crucial boost to Swindon’s economic regeneration. Does the Minister agree that the process rewards forward-thinking areas that develop shovel-ready plans for growth?

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I do indeed. Swindon is the definition of forward thinking, and it is ably represented by both my hon. Friend and our hon. Friend the Member for South Swindon (Mr Buckland) with whom he works so closely.