Monday 31st October 2016

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I am delighted that the right hon. Gentleman asks that question because one of my first visits as Secretary of State was to Aberdeen, where I had a very successful and important meeting with its chamber of commerce. Small businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire were talking about what they wanted to achieve from the Brexit negotiations. I think that I am the first Secretary of State in the Department to have appointed Ministers with regional and national responsibilities in relation to the devolved Administrations, which reflects the importance of building small businesses and every part of the United Kingdom into the industrial strategy.

Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
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I welcome this positive and proactive approach. Has the Secretary of State had a chance to meet Honda to discuss future opportunities?

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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Yes, indeed. I met Honda when I was in Japan 10 days or so ago.