Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Royston Smith Excerpts
Wednesday 24th April 2019

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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I think I was very clear in my earlier comments that there is a profound responsibility on politicians, particularly political leaders, of any party to show moderation and restraint in the language they use about political opponents.

Royston Smith Portrait Royston Smith (Southampton, Itchen) (Con)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

David Lidington Portrait The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Mr David Lidington)
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May I start by welcoming my hon. Friend the Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster) to his new ministerial role, and by wishing my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich North (Chloe Smith) the best of luck as she starts her maternity leave and thanking her for the work she has championed to stop intimidation in public life?

The CyberUK 2019 cyber-security conference begins today in Glasgow. I am pleased that I will address that conference tomorrow, where I will outline our work to ensure that the UK remains a global leader in cyber-security.

Royston Smith Portrait Royston Smith
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Ministers will know that I never miss an opportunity to talk about jobs and opportunities for my Southampton, Itchen constituents. More people are in work than ever before, but not all jobs are well paid with good opportunities. A Government relocation to Southampton would help to give my constituents more opportunities. Has the Minister considered relocation to Southampton as part of the Places for Growth programme? If not, why not?

Oliver Dowden Portrait The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Oliver Dowden)
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I know what a strong champion my hon. Friend is for the city of Southampton. I have heard his representations and am very happy to extend him an invitation: officials from my Department can meet him and representatives from Southampton to see what we can do in that area.