Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"4. What steps he is taking to support regional infrastructure development. ..."Chris White - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"As the UK automotive sector continues to embrace new technologies, ensuring the necessary energy supplies are in place is of increasing importance. What support can the Government give to the midlands, so that our region can lead the transformation of the sector, not least with electric vehicles?..."Chris White - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 27th January 2017
Asked by:
Chris White (Conservative - Warwick and Leamington)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Autumn Statement 2016, whether his Department has set a timetable to review the current tax system for research and development support.
Answered by David Gauke
As announced in November 2016, the government is reviewing the tax environment for Research and Development (R&D) to look at how to make the UK an even more competitive place to do R&D. The review is due to conclude at the Spring Budget.
Written Question
Friday 27th January 2017
Asked by:
Chris White (Conservative - Warwick and Leamington)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Autumn Statement 2016, which business sectors his Department is encouraging to raise their research and development investment.
Answered by David Gauke
The government is committed to supporting innovative businesses and research across all sectors, and supporting technologies where the UK has a strong scientific and commercial advantage.
At the Autumn Statement, the government announced a significant increase in public R&D spending, rising to an extra £2 billion a year by 2020-21. This will include an Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, which will support collaborations between businesses and the UK’s world-leading science base.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 May 2016
The Economy and Work
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 May 2016
The Economy and Work
"I remind the hon. Gentleman that at the end of my speech I said that for an industrial strategy to happen, we need a long-term economic plan...."Chris White - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 May 2016
The Economy and Work
"In the Most Gracious Speech, Her Majesty spoke of the Government’s intention to support the northern powerhouse. I welcome support for the regions and the regeneration of local economies across the country, but I particularly welcome the recognition of the importance of manufacturing to that regeneration. My constituency and the …..."Chris White - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 May 2016
The Economy and Work
"Thank you. There is a clear need to boost exports, and the Government’s target to reach £1 trillion-worth of exports by 2020 is ambitious. An industrial strategy would boost confidence for investors through greater stability in the system and clear direction from the Government, as well as allowing the Government …..."Chris White - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2016
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
"A number of measures in this Budget will have a positive impact on smaller businesses, and it is absolutely right that we continue to stimulate growth in the size and number of small and medium-sized enterprises as they have undoubtedly been a key contributor to a strengthening economy, both locally …..."Chris White - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2016
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
"And Opposition Front Benchers are generous enough to recognise it as such.
Some 96,000 more businesses have been formed in the midlands since 2010, which amounts to about 52 a day. The announcement of the midlands engine investment fund, which will see more than £250 million invested in smaller businesses …..."Chris White - View Speech
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