High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill

Debate between Cheryl Gillan and David Mowat

Thursday 31st October 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Gillan]

Thank you Mr Deputy Speaker.

[David Mowat (Warrington South) (Con)]

Will my right hon. Friend give way?

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[Mrs Gillan]

Yes, of course.

[David Mowat]

If it were true that better infrastructure for the north would suck the lifeblood out of the region, would it not be right to close the M6? Perhaps that strategy would make the north really prosperous.

[Mrs Gillan]

I am not going to dignify that intervention with an answer.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Cheryl Gillan and David Mowat

Wednesday 18th January 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Gillan]

I greatly sympathise with my hon. Friend’s constituents. I have always supported the rights of businesses on late payment of commercial debt. Back in 1994, I signed an early-day motion to that effect, so I have been consistent in my support for a long time. I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to see whether there is anything I can do.

[David Mowat (Warrington South) (Con)]

10. What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the funding formula for Wales.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Cheryl Gillan and David Mowat

Wednesday 16th March 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Gillan]

I had a particularly good meeting with the First Minister, the Deputy First Minister and the Minister responsible for trade. I am keen that we should have some joined-up government, because we have not been taking advantage of all the opportunities that exist. After the Assembly elections we shall have to take that forward with the new Welsh Assembly Government, and I know the current Welsh Assembly Government have been looking at rationalising their offices abroad and having a more comprehensive programme—one that is engaged with UKTI, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Foreign Office, and the Wales Office. Together, we will have a stronger presence.

[David Mowat (Warrington South) (Con)]

6. What recent representations she has received on the mechanism for calculating the block grant settlement for the Welsh Assembly.