Industrial Strategy

Judith Cummins Excerpts

Thursday 12th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Liam Byrne]

My hon. Friend is right. We have to be careful not to stray too far into the territory of our sister Committee, but once upon a time we built villages around factories; in today’s economy, we need to build local economies around universities. The role of universities in empowering economic change is something we will want to return to in the very near future.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

Final two questions and answers—very short, please.

[Iqbal Mohamed (Dewsbury and Batley) (Ind)]

I congratulate the Select Committee, the Chair and its members on the publication of the report. Which of the 10 tests ensure that business growth will be ethical, moral and responsible, and which of the tests protect the consumers, the public and the environment?