Debates between Peter Gibson and Steve Double during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Peter Gibson and Steve Double
Thursday 27th February 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Gibson Portrait Peter Gibson (Darlington) (Con)
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5. What plans he has to relocate public bodies out of the south-east.

Steve Double Portrait Steve Double (St Austell and Newquay) (Con)
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9. What plans he has to relocate public bodies out of the south-east.

Amanda Milling Portrait The Minister without Portfolio (Amanda Milling)
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The Government are committed to levelling up across the UK, and relocating roles to the regions and nations of the UK. The Places for Growth programme in the Cabinet Office is driving the necessary planning within Departments and public bodies, and a commitment to relocating 3,000 roles within public bodies has already been secured.