Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matt Bishop and Rachel Blake

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Blake]

This Chancellor has secured six interest rate cuts. We are creating the conditions for investment in business. Investment in skills and innovation is up; investment in regional infrastructure is up; and whole-economy investment is up by 4.9% since the election. This country is the best place for start-ups and scale-ups, thanks to the economic stability that the Chancellor has been securing.

[Matt Bishop (Forest of Dean) (Lab)]

10. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential funding for improving transport connectivity for border communities.