All 2 Debates between Lord Willetts and Grahame Morris

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Debate between Lord Willetts and Grahame Morris
Thursday 14th July 2011

(13 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Willetts Portrait Mr Willetts
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I know that the medical profession is committed to trying to ensure that it attracts talented people who can contribute to medicine regardless of their background. Of course, together with the Secretary of State for Health, I recently announced a very fair funding arrangement for medical students, which I hope will ensure that the profession will continue to be open to young people—whatever their background.

Grahame Morris Portrait Grahame M. Morris (Easington) (Lab)
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The Minister is aware that private and public sector have been working together to try to deliver 1,200 new jobs and training opportunities to east Durham through the film studio and centre for creative excellence. Has he given any further consideration to some sector-specific measures to encourage this development?

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Debate between Lord Willetts and Grahame Morris
Thursday 13th January 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Willetts Portrait Mr Willetts
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I have ministerial responsibility for the financing of universities in England only, but the right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and we do keep in close contact with the devolved Administrations, because there are significant connections between decisions that we take in England and decisions that they take affecting Scotland and Wales.

Grahame Morris Portrait Grahame M. Morris (Easington) (Lab)
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6. What assessment he has made of the prospects of establishing a single local enterprise partnership in the north-east; and if he will make a statement.