Green Investment Bank Debate

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Nick Smith

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Green Investment Bank

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Tuesday 24th May 2011

(12 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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I am not sure that I am yet in a position to be a beauty parade judge, but they are all beautiful cities, including Bristol.

Nick Smith Portrait Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
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Like other colleagues, I note that the Secretary of State is still considering where to base the green investment bank, and I see that there is a possibility of its going to Bristol. May I ask him to look across the Severn river and base the HQ in south Wales, given that investment in the Severn barrage has been stalled?

Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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This is slightly in danger of getting out of control, but I compliment the hon. Gentleman on his nerve in pursuing it.