Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Hurd and Chris Davies

Monday 21st January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hurd]

I said exactly that to the fire chiefs today. Through austerity, they have made changes, and they should be commended on their leadership during that period. Their spending power will grow by 2.2% next year, and they sit on reserves worth 42% of their spending power. I repeat to my right hon. Friend what I said to them today: I am determined to ensure that, in the CSR, our fire service is properly resourced.

[Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)]

12. What steps he is taking to tackle economic crime.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Hurd and Chris Davies

Tuesday 31st January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hurd]

That is an extremely important point, and it is part of our calculation of the return on the investment made by the British taxpayer. Good progress is being made, and analysis shows that aggregated lifetime UK content in operating windfarms is 43%, against a track target of around 50%, and the proportion is higher for the value of operations and maintenance contracts, which run at about 70% of value at the moment. This will be a key area of our focus as we go forward with the industrial strategy.

[Chris Davies (Brecon and Radnorshire) (Con)]

16. What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on improving access to finance for businesses.