Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Theo Clarke and Lord Sharma

Tuesday 3rd March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

I will make sure that my colleagues and I have the discussion. Perhaps the hon. Lady would like to share with my office the details of that case.

[Theo Clarke (Stafford) (Con)]

T8. As a former small business owner, may I ask the Minister what steps he is taking to enable more women to start and grow their own businesses, to help generate more local jobs in my constituency and across the country?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Theo Clarke and Lord Sharma

Wednesday 29th January 2020 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

Machinery of government changes are a matter for the Prime Minister, but the UK is and will continue to be a superpower when it comes to international development. He will have seen in our manifesto the commitment to spend 0.7% of GNI.

[Theo Clarke (Stafford) (Con)]

I congratulate my right hon. Friend on the success of the UK-Africa Investment Summit. What further steps are the Government taking to support British businesses, such as JCB in my constituency, to export more and generate local jobs?

[Alok Sharma]

My hon. Friend did an enormous amount in her previous career to ensure more bilateral trade and investment. The summit was indeed a success, building partnerships with Governments and companies for the future, and that will lead to more trade and jobs in both regions.