Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Sarah Atherton Excerpts
Tuesday 1st February 2022

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rishi Sunak Portrait Rishi Sunak
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Lord Agnew, obviously, has spoken for himself, and I do nothing but thank him for his service. We look forward to continue working on all the areas he has mentioned, in most of which we are already undertaking work. We are relentless in our aim to tackle those who have defrauded the taxpayer, and we will not stop until we have got as much back as we can.

Sarah Atherton Portrait Sarah Atherton (Wrexham) (Con)
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The Wrexham Gateway levelling-up fund bid attracts around £35 million of private finance. However, that investment in Wrexham will depend on a successful levelling-up fund bid the next time round. Will the Minister explain what considerations are made for bids with substantial private investment?

Simon Clarke Portrait Mr Simon Clarke
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My hon. Friend is a fantastic advocate for Wrexham, and for wider pride in north Wales, which is incredibly important. I am happy to meet her to discuss any aspect of the bid process that it would be helpful to discuss further.