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Albert Owen Excerpts
Tuesday 13th December 2016

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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The Government are committed to supporting successful British business to win contracts and generate jobs, so the answer is yes.

Albert Owen Portrait Albert Owen (Ynys Môn) (Lab)
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The low-carbon energy sector could drive the energy manufacturing industry in this country and be very helpful in developing the industrial strategy, which I fully support. One practical example is small nuclear reactors. Can the Minister tell the House when we can get an announcement on the funding and help for this important sector?

Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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We are reviewing our priorities in relation to the energy innovation portfolio, which sits inside our Department, and the hon. Gentleman will have noticed the comments by the Chancellor at the autumn statement. We are reviewing our priorities and will announce them shortly.