Oral Answers to Questions

Philip Hollobone Excerpts

Thursday 14th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[Vince Cable]

I can neither confirm nor deny that; I will certainly investigate it.

[Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)]

Given that Northamptonshire has one of the fastest-growing populations in the country and that it sits at the crossroads of England, will the business Minister look favourably at the bid that is now on his desk to establish a local enterprise partnership there?

[Mr Prisk]

My hon. Friend knows very well that an excellent south-east midlands proposal is already under way. I am encouraging people to work together, but we will certainly always look at representations on a fair and open basis.