Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have had some really positive cross-party discussions about a free port in Teesport. The potential to create jobs, attract investment and elevate the area on the global stage is huge. We have got to ensure we get it right, but there is massive …..."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that intervention, but that just demonstrates the urgency of the need to sort the site out and get it ready. We just cannot compete with other sites if we still do not own the site and it needs huge investment to get it …..."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"Absolutely. It is great to see those projects, but three years on we are still waiting for one job to be created. I cannot wait for those jobs to be developed. I welcome the £14 million in the Budget—that is positive—but we want more, and we want the pace to …..."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"Does the right hon. Gentleman not agree that the steps taken by the Labour Government at that time mothballed the site and kept it open for another investor to come along and bring it back to life? The problem was that in 2015 this Government just turned off the switch …..."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"Regarding the hon. Lady’s experience, does she sense that there was a loss of skills and a loss of the workforce in any way? My big concern is that the longer this delay goes on, the more people will move away from Redcar to look for work elsewhere, and we …..."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"The remarks were directed at my predecessor, Vera Baird, but my hon. Friend makes an important point, and I totally agree that the remarks were disrespectful; Vera Baird did her best in extremely difficult circumstances. I come back to the point that unlike the Conservative Government, the Labour Government saved …..."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"I concur with the Minister’s comments and I reassure him that the reason for calling today’s debate is to try to move on to the substantive issues of the site. I welcome the positive, constructive tone that we have struck today, because I think that is the only way forward...."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Former Steelworks Site in Redcar
"I appreciate the Minister’s response, which was thoughtful and considered, giving us a real sense of positivity. I am glad that he took the trip that he did when he was 17. Everyone who knows our area well knows that it is never forgotten. It is one of the most …..."Anna Turley - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 12th November 2018
Asked by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of providing support to to steel companies for the construction of electric arc furnaces on Teesside; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Lord Harrington of Watford
The Government continues to work with Mayor Ben Houchen and the Tees Valley Combined Authority to promote new investment in the Tees Valley, including in the materials sector. Discussions with potential investors are at various stages of maturity and remain commercially sensitive. Any proposals that request public funding will be assessed for their robustness and the value for money it would represent.
Written Question
Monday 12th November 2018
Asked by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what support the Government plans to provide to Ineos for choosing the South Tees Development Corporation site as the manufacturing location of that company’s Projekt Grenadier 4x4 vehicles.
Answered by Lord Harrington of Watford
Government has a long-standing programme of support to maintain the competitiveness of the UK automotive sector. This includes the Automotive Sector Deal. This is a joint strategic vision for how government and industry will work together to respond to the Grand Challenges of the Industrial Strategy, such as Clean Growth and the Future of Mobility.
The Department has maintained close engagement with INEOS throughout their process and has met with the company and members of the South Tees Development Corporation on several occasions. We continue to promote UK options with INEOS, and stand ready to support in any way we can.