Local Growth Deals Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Local Growth Deals

Robin Walker Excerpts
Monday 7th July 2014

(9 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I certainly can confirm that. I look forward to meeting the New Anglia local enterprise partnership to take those matters forward.

Robin Walker Portrait Mr Robin Walker (Worcester) (Con)
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I thank the Minister for investing tens of millions of pounds in unlocking the economic potential of world-class Worcestershire, particularly through skills and transport improvements such as the Worcestershire Parkway station and the Southern link in Worcester. I give him particular thanks for the fact that the money is coming to Worcester rather than going to Wichita, as some Opposition Front Benchers have suggested.

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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It is indeed. One of the great advantages of travelling around the country negotiating these deals is that one has the chance to meet people in the places they represent. There is no substitute for having a bit of local knowledge.