Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Valerie Vaz and Danny Alexander

Tuesday 29th April 2014 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

I did indeed see the fantastic work at Anthony Best Dynamics, which supplies 20 out of the top 20 automotive companies in the world. Yesterday, the Deputy Prime Minister and I visited the Transport Research Laboratory to announce £500 million of support over the next five years to ensure that the United Kingdom is the best place in the world to develop and manufacture ultra-low emission vehicles.

[Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)]

According to the Office for National Statistics, unemployment in the west midlands has risen to 8.2%. Can the Chancellor explain why?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Valerie Vaz and Danny Alexander

Tuesday 29th January 2013 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

I dare say that the hon. Gentleman’s comments on sixth-form colleges will be echoed by many Members of the House. That is why, as I said in answer to the earlier question, the Government are taking steps year by year to equalise the funding arrangements. I am sure he will welcome that.

[Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)]

11. What recent assessment he has made of the extent of underemployment in the work force.