Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Oral Answers to Questions

Sureena Brackenridge Excerpts
Tuesday 3rd November 2026

(1 day, 22 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Murray Portrait James Murray
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I question whether the hon. Lady was listening to the Budget if she thinks we were not prioritising hospitality, given that retail, hospitality and leisure businesses received real help on their business rates in England. I would urge the Welsh Government to follow suit.

Sureena Brackenridge Portrait Sureena Brackenridge (Wolverhampton North East) (Lab)
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The green innovation corridor in my constituency has investment zone status and £27 million in capital funding, with £7 million earmarked to prepare sites for development. What further Treasury support, including access to finance and targeted tax incentives, will the Government provide to attract private investors and deliver more skilled jobs in Wolverhampton North East?

Lucy Rigby Portrait Lucy Rigby
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My hon. Friend is a relentless champion for her constituency. The Government are devolving powers and funding to the west midlands combined authority to support investment, and the National Wealth Fund is partnering with it to develop many projects, which I am sure will benefit her constituency.