Extract from Estimates day debate on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental Spending - July 9

Friday, 10 July 2020 08:20

Chris Loder (West Dorset) (Con):...As I mentioned yesterday in the House, my experience of Local Enterprise Partnerships  which are charged with directing investment priorities and stimulating growth, is that they have varying records of capability and success. As I said yesterday to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, I urge this Minister to work closely with his BEIS colleagues to ensure that LEPs are delivering on their mandate. They are needed now more than ever. If they are...Request free trial