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Debate between Simon Clarke and Craig Williams
Monday 17th October 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Clarke Portrait Mr Clarke
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I am terribly fond of the hon. Gentleman, as I hope he knows, but I am afraid he is just wrong in that summary of investment zones. There is no diminution of workers’ rights or environmental rights; the zones are about lower taxes and streamlined planning to deliver jobs and growth, and we should all welcome that across the House.

Craig Williams Portrait Craig Williams (Montgomeryshire) (Con)
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12. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of investment zones on the environment.