Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lee Barron and Jonathan Reynolds
Thursday 17th July 2025

(2 weeks, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Reynolds Portrait Jonathan Reynolds
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First, let me say that, as someone who used to spend their family holidays in Cornwall, I must protest: I have had two questions from Cornish colleagues and not a single invite to visit Cornwall over the summer holidays. I really think that is unacceptable.

The economic history of Cornwall is particularly interesting—I have had this discussion with my hon. Friend the Member for Camborne and Redruth (Perran Moon)—and I recognise some of the specific issues that the hon. Member for St Ives (Andrew George) has identified there. Of course, I am always willing to meet him, either in Cornwall or here in Parliament, to have that discussion. I believe there are key parts of the industrial strategy that will deliver the opportunities and the tools required to unleash what both colleagues are trying to achieve.

Lee Barron Portrait Lee Barron (Corby and East Northamptonshire) (Lab)
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11. What steps he is taking to support independent retailers.