Business of the House

Kris Hopkins Excerpts

Thursday 13th October 2011 Commons Chamber

[Sir George Young]

I know that the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Ministry of Defence are anxious to mitigate the problems that confront BAE Systems and a number of towns throughout the country that have been impacted by the reduction in defence spending—which I suspect the hon. Gentleman’s party would have had to do in any event had it been re-elected. I shall certainly pursue the particular issue in his constituency and see what steps can be taken to mitigate the impact on unemployment.

[Kris Hopkins (Keighley) (Con)]

The Leader of the House will be aware that many of us have struggled to enjoy the rugby down under in recent weeks—

[Chris Bryant]

We’ve enjoyed it!

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[Kris Hopkins]

May I wish Wales every success in their match against France? In Yorkshire, not only do we have Leeds Rhinos, who have thrashed our Lancastrian opposition, but the Keighley Cougars have become the grand finalist champions. May we have a statement heralding their support please?

[Sir George Young]

I am certainly happy to wish Wales very well in the semi-final.