Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kevin Foster and Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Wednesday 26th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Kevin Foster]

That is certainly an invite any Wales Office Minister would find hard to refuse; we will try to co-ordinate. It is vital that the mid-Wales growth deal focuses on sectors such as agri-tech, where there is a significant opportunity to introduce transformational economic change. We encourage our partners to work closely with research institutions such as IBERS to put together a compelling case to both Governments.

[Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (Lab)]

13. Given that a western rail link to Heathrow would connect south Wales stations such as Swansea, Cardiff and Newport directly to Heathrow, cutting up to half an hour off journey times, and mean London and south Wales would be better connected, benefiting businesses, tourists and the Welsh economy—

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kevin Foster and Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Wednesday 5th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Kevin Foster]

I thank my hon. Friend for his question, but I have to disagree with him. I am clear that we need to take the choice that is right for this country and our citizens who live abroad, many of whom have literally fought for this country and still retain very strong emotional connections to it and an interest in its affairs. That is why the Government’s view is that the 15-year limit is arbitrary and should be removed.

[Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (Lab)]

9. What progress the Government have made towards their target of spending 33% of central Government procurement with small and medium-sized enterprises by 2022.