Blair McDougall

Blair McDougall

Labour — East Renfrewshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 30 October 2025

Debate

Industrial Strategy

Contribution

We are fast approaching the time of year when I have to tell my children that they will have to wait until Christmas to find out what their presents are. The hon. Gentleman knows that he has to wait until the Budget to find out what is in the Budget. He mentioned planning. We have made huge changes to planning rules, which have resulted in a saving of about £272 million in red-tape costs for business, so we are ensuring that that sector, in particular, has the environment it needs to contribute to growth.

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