Asked by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he plans to appoint a Ministerial Champion for the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor.
Answered by Chris McDonald - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Chancellor reaffirmed Government’s commitment to the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor in his growth speech on 7 September, highlighting it alongside the Northern Corridor as one of the UK’s key economic priorities and a central part of the Government’s good growth agenda. Ministerial oversight of the Growth Corridor is provided through the responsible Ministers and departments across Government, with Lord Vallance recently appointed to a new Chair role to provide strategic leadership to the Government’s work in the region, reporting to the Prime Minister.
Asked by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what discussions Lord Vallance has had with Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ministers or officials, in his role as Ministerial Champion for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, regarding the implications of local government reorganisation proposals for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for delivery of the Growth Corridor.
Answered by Chris McDonald - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
As Ministerial Champion for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Lord Vallance engaged with ministers across Government on how their departments’ agendas can support our ambition to unlock the economic potential of the region.
Asked by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to increase confidence in the UK as a reliable manufacturing base for global trade.
Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
Manufacturing is crucial for the UK's economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and boosting national security and resilience. This government recognises that we need to maximise growth in manufacturing to maintain a global competitive edge and uphold our reputation as a trusted reliable international trading partner.
This is why we have recently published our Modern Industrial Strategy, Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, Trade Strategy and SME Strategy. These interlocking strategies will work together to set out the government's offer to support growth, strengthening businesses at home to ensure success abroad.