Regional Growth Fund

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 11:00 am on 1 November 2011.

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Photo of Angela Smith Angela Smith Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons 11:00, 1 November 2011

I would welcome recognition by the Government that we need far more than what is on offer on the table. We need proper decentralisation of the decision-making processes, more transparency, and a more efficient way of delivering funds to companies.

The chances of such funds delivering significant economic growth are about as good as the chances of Huddersfield football club getting a promotion to the championship next year.