Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Jack Brereton Excerpts
Wednesday 5th June 2019

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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It was the First Minister herself who said that the 2014 referendum was a once-in-a-generation decision. I believe that we should take her at her word during that referendum campaign and uphold the clear will of the Scottish people as expressed in the 2014 referendum.

Jack Brereton Portrait Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) (Con)
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To strengthen the Union, what actions are the Government taking to deliver investment and growth to all four nations of our United Kingdom, especially in places such as Stoke-on-Trent?

David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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My hon. Friend is right. That is why such measures as the modern industrial strategy and the city deals programme bring benefits to every part of the United Kingdom. As he knows, Stoke-on-Trent has benefited from the transforming cities programme to the tune of more than £5.5 million and from the ultrafast broadband programme by more than £9 million.