Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Prisk and Simon Kirby

Thursday 2nd February 2012 Commons Chamber

[Simon Kirby (Brighton, Kemptown) (Con)]

Although I understand that the Minister does not want to be unfair to other cities, does he agree that Brighton would make a fantastic choice of location for the green investment bank?

[Mr Prisk]

My only worry is that I did not have the opportunity to travel to all 32 locations and be wined and dined, but I note Brighton’s application and we shall have to see.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Prisk and Simon Kirby

Thursday 27th October 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Prisk]

We are doing a lot of things to help small businesses. I notice that, although the Labour party is now saying that such things should be done, in 13 years in government it did not do it. Why not?

[Simon Kirby (Brighton, Kemptown) (Con)]

I congratulate the Minister on all the help he is giving entrepreneurs. Could he find time in his busy schedule to visit the many entrepreneurs in Brighton and Hove?

[Mr Prisk]

I will be delighted—my diary secretary may not be—to respond positively to my hon. Friend’s request.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Prisk and Simon Kirby

Thursday 17th February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Simon Kirby]

Given its proximity to London and its highly skilled work force, does the Secretary of State agree that Brighton is a great place to do business? Will he consider relocating some of his staff and office use to this most excellent city?

[The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Mr Mark Prisk)]

My hon. Friend is right. Brighton has tremendous economic advantages. We will, of course, as a Government and as a Department, consider those for our own purposes.