Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Fallon and Sarah Newton

Thursday 16th January 2014 Commons Chamber

[Michael Fallon]

I am happy to look at that specific proposal. The hon. Gentleman will know that the Department has already been looking hard at the Western Isles project in general.

[Sarah Newton (Truro and Falmouth) (Con)]

Constituents of mine involved in marine renewable energy are finding that the contracts for difference are attracting developers and jobs into Cornwall. Will my right hon. Friend add his support to the launch of the Plymouth city deal tomorrow, which will see Cornwall working with Plymouth to grow new renewable energy businesses, jobs and prosperity for people across the south-west?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Fallon and Sarah Newton

Thursday 6th September 2012 Commons Chamber

[Michael Fallon]

I certainly look forward to appearing in front of the hon. Gentleman’s Select Committee.

I am happy to look at any specific examples of delay that the hon. Gentleman can produce. I want in round 3 to accelerate the process—in particular, to shorten the gap between announcement and conditional offer and between conditional offer and completion of due diligence. He will understand that it is necessary, when public money is involved, for those due diligence checks to be carried out. However, I will look at what he has said and we will do everything we can to accelerate the approval process.

[Sarah Newton (Truro and Falmouth) (Con)]

11. What steps he is taking to protect and promote access to community learning.