Oral Question·Department for Exiting the European Union
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 7 March 2018Answered: 15 March 2018
Asked by
Jeff Smith
Labour — Manchester Withington
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
Answer from Hansard
The Minister without Portfolio (Ellie Reeves)
My hon. Friend is right to celebrate the recent figures showing that the UK was the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first quarter of this year—a sign that this Government’s focus on growth is beginning to bear fruit. We are determined to drive growth in every corner of the country. The lower Thames crossing, which my hon. Friend has long campaigned for and this Government have approved, will deliver big benefits in Dartford and beyond.