Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Marco Longhi Excerpts
Wednesday 26th February 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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The hon. Gentleman is right to raise the issue of flooding in Wales. Of course it is a devolved matter, but none the less the Government are committed to working flat out with the Welsh Administration to ensure that everybody gets the flood relief that they need. Yes, of course, that cash certainly will be passported through.

Marco Longhi Portrait Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (Con)
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Dudley is set to receive £25 million investment via the Government’s towns fund, and we are looking to use the money to secure a university campus near the town centre. Will the Prime Minister lend his support to this scheme in order to level up and generate greater opportunity for Dudley people and the greater Black Country?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend for what he is doing to champion Dudley and the Black Country, and I will certainly look at what I can do—is it to be there in person? Is that what he is asking for?

Marco Longhi Portrait Marco Longhi
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indicated assent.

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Be careful what you wish for! I will look at what I can do to be there in person and support what sounds like an excellent scheme.