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Debate between Cat Smith and Lord Wharton of Yarm
Monday 14th December 2015
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(8 years, 6 months ago)
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James Wharton
The hon. Gentleman makes an important point about the diverse nature of the area about which he talks. We see great potential for growth across Edinburgh and south-east Scotland. We want to ensure that we can realise that potential and deliver that growth. We will continue to have talks, which have been productive and are constructive, with interested parties on the city deal. We will continue to work constructively to deliver that city deal if it can be delivered in the right way. These things must be decided properly and after due consideration. That is the process that is currently under way.
Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab)
22. What plans he has to tackle landlords who knowingly rent out unsafe and substandard accommodation.