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Oral Answers to Questions

Anne Main Excerpts
Wednesday 18th April 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue, and we are happy to ensure through various channels that we encourage others to follow the example that India has shown in relation to TB. At one stage, it was eradicated here in the UK, but we need to ensure that action is taken in other countries around the world.

Anne Main Portrait Mrs Anne Main (St Albans) (Con)
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As the Prime Minister said, unemployment is at a 43-year low, and investment in UK industries, including the tech industry, is at a high. When she is on her way to Carlisle, will she come and visit Imagination Technologies? It has received an £8 billion investment, which shows the confidence that overseas technology investors have in our tech industry.

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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I think that that might be a bit of a detour on my way to Carlisle, but I certainly support what my hon. Friend says about the importance of high-tech business and of the work that companies such as Imagination Technologies are doing.