Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Greg Clark and Brendan O'Hara

Tuesday 12th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Greg Clark]

I do not agree with the hon. Lady, and if she reads the industrial strategy she will see that the biggest increase in science and innovation investment for 40 years has been triggered by this. It is the right way to go, and it has been welcomed by all parties across the country. It would be helpful if the hon. Lady recognised that many other countries have benefited from a strong national commitment to improving investment in productivity, such as through science and innovation, and that gives confidence to overseas investors.

[Brendan O’Hara (Argyll and Bute) (SNP)]

4. What steps he is taking to support the development of renewable energy sources in Scotland.