Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Tom Pursglove Excerpts
Thursday 2nd July 2015

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I will certainly ask the Scottish Secretary to do so for the hon. Lady.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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Prior to the election, my constituents heard that a new enterprise zone would be established in Corby. Given that other areas have had the same pledge, may we have a statement setting out the next steps, because we really need these new jobs and this new investment?

Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I hear what my hon. Friend says. I will make sure that the relevant Treasury Ministers, who I believe are taking the lead on enterprise zones, respond to him in the light of his comments. I commend him for the work he is doing—he has already proved to be an excellent champion for Corby—and I am sure that he will continue that work and succeed in his objectives.