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UK Steel Production: Greensill Capital
Thursday 25th March 2021

(3 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I have not given the issue much thought lately, but I will look closely at it and write back to the hon. Gentleman.

Steve Double Portrait Steve Double (St Austell and Newquay) (Con)
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With the development of the Cornwall spaceport and the Goonhilly earth station, Cornwall is set to become a major hub for the UK space industry. As the Government are looking to relocate Government Departments and agencies around the country, would my right hon. Friend look into moving part of the UK Space Agency to Cornwall?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I think it is a very good idea. I have to say that Shetland and Sutherland are benefiting from space investment as well as Cornwall. At this stage, I cannot make any firm commitment, but I do think that my hon. Friend has made a strong case for Cornwall.

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