Debates between Simon Clarke and Nick Fletcher during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Simon Clarke and Nick Fletcher
Monday 17th October 2022

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Fletcher Portrait Nick Fletcher (Don Valley) (Con)
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Doncaster Council has put forward three sites that will benefit from investment-zone status, with two in Don valley: Unity at Thorne and Doncaster Sheffield airport. Will the Minister meet me to discuss the merits of each of those proposals?

Simon Clarke Portrait Mr Simon Clarke
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I thank my hon. Friend for alerting me to the applications from his authority area. He has been the most tireless champion of saving Doncaster Sheffield airport, for which he deserves our congratulations.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Clarke and Nick Fletcher
Tuesday 7th January 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Clarke Portrait Mr Clarke
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The figure of 1,000% is somewhat misleading. Only motorhomes with the very highest emissions would fall into that category, and the extra VED applies only in the first year. But of course we keep all taxes under review. I am sensitive to the concerns of the industry; clearly, a significant number of jobs are supported by it. As always, we keep these things under a watching brief.

Nick Fletcher Portrait Nick Fletcher (Don Valley) (Con)
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9. What fiscal steps he is taking to help reduce street crime.