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Mary Macleod Excerpts
Thursday 5th December 2013

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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The overall context is that the transatlantic agreement between the European Union and the United States, if it materialises, would be of enormous economic benefit. We realise that there are some tricky negotiating issues, and the hon. Lady has highlighted one of them. We will try to ensure that the interests of our economy are properly protected.

Mary Macleod Portrait Mary Macleod (Brentford and Isleworth) (Con)
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Will my hon. Friend keep pushing for the teaching of enterprise in our schools, so that we can inspire a whole new generation of entrepreneurs?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matthew Hancock
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Yes, I will, and I pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s work, especially in her constituency where new academies that link the world of work and the world of enterprise are springing up with her support.