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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:40 am on 18 December 2014.

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Photo of Ian Murray Ian Murray Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) 11:40, 18 December 2014

Pelamis Wave Power in Edinburgh has gone into administration with the potential loss of 50 jobs. It is tragic not only because those jobs are lost but because this company comprised the leading experts in wave technology in the world. May we have an urgent statement on what the Government might be able to do—in conjunction, of course, with the Scottish Government—to support Pelamis Wave Power so that we do not lose that wonderful research facility?