Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Mark Williams Excerpts
Wednesday 18th November 2015

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Crabb Portrait Stephen Crabb
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My right hon. Friend has been a powerful champion and advocate for investment in transport infrastructure in north Wales. The summit that happened last week was very important, and the Transport Secretary has received loud and clear the message about the importance of investing in transport in north Wales.

Mark Williams Portrait Mr Mark Williams (Ceredigion) (LD)
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Welcome though the figures are, the Secretary of State will acknowledge the important contribution of higher education to inward investment. Is he satisfied that UKTI is fully aware of what is happening in Welsh universities? That would give it more ammunition to promote the very good story of Wales.

Stephen Crabb Portrait Stephen Crabb
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The hon. Gentleman raises an important point. We have some world-class higher education institutions in Wales that are at the cutting edge of innovation. It is a reminder to us to keep reminding UKTI of the importance of that, and how higher education links into business growth in Wales.