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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 29 Nov 2022
Autumn Statement 2022

"My Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register and, of course, I welcome the Minister back to her place.

Others more expert than I have analysed the geopolitical drivers that underpin our current economic outlook. It is impossible not to hold very strong opinions about these …..."
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Written Question
Treasury: Research
Wednesday 2nd December 2015

Asked by: Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much of his Department's funding allocated in the Spending Review 2015 will be for research and development expenditure up to 2020.

Answered by Harriett Baldwin - Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)

Spending Review 2015 set out settlements for departments and showed how the government will deliver on its priorities, eliminate the deficit, and deliver security and opportunity for working people.


Final decisions on internal departmental funding allocations for future years, including for research and development, have not yet been made.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Nov 2015
Spending Review and Autumn Statement

"I thank the Chancellor for listening to the Science and Technology Committee and protecting science and innovation spending, which will mean more high-value jobs, higher productivity, and more inward investment. However, does he agree with us that we will realise the full value of this settlement only with better co-ordination …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2015
The Economy

"Congratulations, Madam Deputy Speaker. As is already clear, you will find a warm welcome from all sides of the House because we know you as a champion of us Back Benchers, and we trust you.

It is a pleasure to follow so many outstanding maiden speeches. Constituents across the country …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Jan 2015
Charter for Budget Responsibility

"Will the shadow Chancellor give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Jan 2015
Charter for Budget Responsibility

"When I was elected, one of my first actions was to visit local schools because I felt that I should do my bit to pass on our proud British democratic tradition. Far from finding those schools filled with apathy and ignorance, I found classrooms filled with young people who were …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Jan 2015
Charter for Budget Responsibility

"I do indeed. I can also tell those young people that we are investing in their future through the Oxfordshire city deal and growth deal—not through centrally mandated planning committees, but through universities, local further education colleges, and future employers—and that local authorities of all stripes are working together to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Nov 2014
The Economy

"Unemployment has fallen by 66% in my constituency since 2010, but the businesses who are creating these jobs tell me that cutting red tape is a priority for them if this growth is to continue. Can my hon. Friend explain why the Opposition will not commit to our one in, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"T3. The appalling congestion in Abingdon makes life miserable for families and commuters and inhibits local economic growth. With 600 new and needed houses planned on Dunmore road, will the Chancellor meet met to discuss why investing in a diamond junction on Lodge hill on the A34 is the answer …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Dec 2013
Oral Answers to Questions

"4. What steps he has taken to increase infrastructure investment...."
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