Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Iain Stewart and Stephen Kinnock

Wednesday 2nd February 2022 Commons Chamber

[Iain Stewart]

I absolutely agree that the Borderlands growth deal is unique in that it straddles the border. The economic footprint of the region is incredibly important. Last year I held a meeting in Carlisle with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to discuss not just the growth deal, but how it can be the starting point for a proper economic partnership that straddles the border and delivers for my hon. Friend and his neighbouring constituencies.

[Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab)]

3. What recent steps his Department has taken to help strengthen the Union.