Economy: Prosperity of Towns Debate

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Economy: Prosperity of Towns

Lord Naseby Excerpts
Wednesday 7th January 2015

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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Let me assure the noble Lord that this Government put the economy first, and indeed we are achieving success in that regard —I am sure that he appreciates that. As for the announcements on the second bid, I ask him to show a little patience, as we will be announcing those very shortly.

Lord Naseby Portrait Lord Naseby (Con)
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Is my noble friend aware that in England’s largest town, Northampton, economic prosperity is happening? The university on two campuses is now provided with a nice new site on the river, there is a new railway station and a new innovation centre. The local authority, which happens to be Conservative controlled, and the leader of that authority are providing true leadership. None of that would be possible had that authority not been supported by Her Majesty’s Government, and in particular by Her Majesty’s Treasury.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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I totally concur with my noble friend. I could not have put it better myself.