Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Steve Double Excerpts
Thursday 25th July 2019

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Gusto eating is a challenge to even the most vivid imagination, but we will reflect upon that, I feel sure.

Steve Double Portrait Steve Double (St Austell and Newquay) (Con)
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Earlier this week a group of local authorities representing rural areas formed a coalition under the title Britain’s Leading Edge. Many of these areas have benefited from European funding. Once we leave the EU, will the Government continue their commitment to investing in these areas through the shared prosperity fund?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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It is of course our money in the first place, which is recycled. My right hon. Friend the Chancellor has whispered in my ear, “SPF”, so yes, the money is there.