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Tuesday 29th March 2022

(2 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Freeman Portrait George Freeman
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With absolute pleasure. The South Yorkshire cluster is becoming a world-class, globally recognised leader in advanced manufacturing and associated industries. I look forward to supporting that cluster.

Lee Anderson Portrait Lee Anderson (Ashfield) (Con)
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Geothermal energy from old coalmines can heat our homes for years to come. Will the Secretary of State please assure me that he is doing all he can to support the Coal Authority in developing this fantastic new energy opportunity?

Kwasi Kwarteng Portrait Kwasi Kwarteng
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We are, absolutely, excited about the prospects for geothermal. I would be very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss this. I was happy, also, to talk to my Cornish colleagues about this exciting new technology; it is something on which we are focused.