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Debate between Simon Clarke and Guy Opperman(2 years, 2 months ago)
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Guy Opperman (Hexham) (Con)
On investment zones, can I urge the Secretary of State to consider mixed-use zones that feature housing and pension fund investments similar to what is seen in the Netherlands?
Mr Simon Clarke
I thank my hon. Friend for his question. It is a very perceptive one. We believe that zones can support both housing and jobs. Clearly, in some cases that could be on the same site.
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Debate between Simon Clarke and Guy Opperman(6 years, 10 months ago)
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Guy Opperman
I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question. I will refer to colleagues who are working on specific matters in relation to child maintenance, and we will make sure we write to her with a response on that important point within a week.
Mr Simon Clarke (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Con)
Some 89% of those who take time out of work to fulfil caring responsibilities are women, and employers, as my right hon. Friend has identified, have a huge role to play in helping women to return to work when they wish to. Can she set out more detail about the plans to publish guidance on best practice for private sector employers?