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HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI appreciate the hon. Gentleman’s support and kind words. There is a great deal in the strategy that will benefit every part of the UK. He knows that I take my responsibilities…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI recognise that there are some regulatory issues that my hon. Friend was probably asking about, particularly in relation to the lead that the Department for Environment, Food and…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyThe birthplace of the industrial revolution is somewhat contested by several of us Labour MPs, but we do not need a vote on that. My hon. Friend’s constituency certainly has a…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyFurther education has had a difficult time over the past few years and we are starting to see the kind of investment that will make a difference. We need more business input into…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyThis industrial strategy seeks to deliver more inward investment. For example, Universal is making an incredible investment in Bedfordshire, where is seeks to deliver the biggest…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI think it was about a year ago when my hon. Friend and I were on the campaign trail in her constituency and visited businesses with the message that we would implement a strategy…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI welcome the question from my honourable namesake. I hope he is not still getting my emails; I get a few of his, and I try and help out where I can on those local issues. He is…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI say to my hon. Friend that I think Ceramics UK is misplaced in that criticism. Ceramics is recognised as a foundational sector: it is part of the materials foundational sector…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI absolutely recognise that, in all the initiatives we are putting forward today that apply across the UK, every area deserves its fair share of the funding. Of course, many of…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI will be frank with my hon. Friend’s constituents. In the past, Governments have produced documents that do not have much longevity but have a lot of analysis without necessarily…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI welcome the hon. Gentleman’s support and the contribution his local area can make. In some areas, we have a lot of good things going on, but it needs to happen faster and we…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyIt is very important that we show the British people that the added investment and huge increase in defence spending from this Government will see real economic benefits for them…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI am tremendously excited by the opportunity my hon. Friend outlines. There are many tools she will recognise in the strategy, including the funding for innovation and for local…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI thank the hon. Lady for the slightly positive tone of her question. I believe that the skills challenge for the UK is about not just making sure that there are opportunities for…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for her work on the Business and Trade Committee; I always enjoy my sessions there, as do my ministerial team. She is right that finance is a huge issue and…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI certainly would love to visit—I am happy to commit to that. I am surprised that my hon. Friend did not claim her constituency to be the birthplace of the industrial revolution,…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI almost thought the hon. Gentleman welcomed part of the strategy there. That took me a little by surprise. Yes, we are going to take decisive actions to reduce the cost of…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI welcome my hon. Friend’s question, which speaks directly to the challenges we are facing. As well as the action on energy bills, we will make sure there is a priority service…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for his question, which I greatly appreciate. Worcester plays a wonderful role in our economy, and it is great to hear about that level of local ambition…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI very much welcome my hon. Friend’s comments in welcoming the strategy. There is a great deal that I could go through. I would get in trouble with you, Madam Deputy Speaker, if I…23 Jun 2025