Investing in Britain’s Future Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Investing in Britain’s Future

Marcus Jones Excerpts
Thursday 27th June 2013

(10 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Danny Alexander Portrait Danny Alexander
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The hon. Lady and I share a passionate commitment to green energy, and I hope that the strike prices now complete the picture for energy companies looking to invest. My message to the energy companies is, “You have the certainty you need, now bring forth the investment that the country needs.”

Marcus Jones Portrait Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton) (Con)
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I welcome the announcement on superfast broadband and hope that Arley, in my constituency, will benefit. Will my right hon. Friend seek to ensure that far more priority is given to providing superfast broadband on our industrial estates that are, at times, being overlooked in the current roll-out?

Danny Alexander Portrait Danny Alexander
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The hon. Gentleman makes an important point. I will say two things. First, I will draw his point to the attention of BDUK. Secondly, specific funding has been set aside to ensure that enterprise zones have the best broadband in the country. Broadband is a crucial part of those zones being able to attract the investment they need.