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Jim Shannon Excerpts
Thursday 9th June 2011

(12 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Prisk Portrait Mr Prisk
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I am delighted to be able to do that. In fact, I was able to do so earlier this week, when the Department launched a new showcasing of composite technology. The national composites centre based at the science park in my hon. Friend’s constituency is an excellent example of UK technological excellence. We have invested £16 million in that centre, and it has our full support and encouragement.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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There are clearly changing economic times right across the United Kingdom. What help is there for the British manufacturing industry to take advantage of new green opportunities? Harland and Wolff in Belfast has invested £17 billion in marine wind turbines. Can the Minister assure us that what has happened at Harland and Wolff can happen across the United Kingdom?