Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sajid Javid and Katherine Fletcher

Tuesday 11th February 2020 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

The hon. Gentleman will know that, under this Government, since 2010, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of homes being built. I think that last year there was the highest number of homes built in all but one of the past 30 years. When it comes to building more of those homes, of course we do need enough workers in the industry. That is exactly what our points-based system is about—making sure that it focuses on those areas where we need most support.

[Katherine Fletcher (South Ribble) (Con)]

2. What steps he is taking to allocate funding for improved transport infrastructure throughout the UK.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sajid Javid and Katherine Fletcher

Tuesday 7th January 2020 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this issue, which is such an important issue for all our constituents. It is important that we ensure that at all times the NHS has enough funding to meet all demand, but especially for something as acute and as important as treating cancer. He is right about the need for more skills. Much more is work being done by the Secretary of State and we are looking to see what more can be done. If more funding is required, we will provide it.

[Katherine Fletcher (South Ribble) (Con)]

T6. South Ribble is blessed with many creative and hard-working smaller businesses whose products can and do grace the world. Will my hon. Friend confirm how small business exports are growing our national economy and set out what the Government are doing to support them?