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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Productivity

Tuesday 11 February 2020 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Questions focused on productivity and economic improvement.
  • The government committed to a 7 billion increase in R&D investment by 2021-22.
  • The Chancellor was asked about a productivity plan specifically for women.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alan Mak Con Havant
Economy
Context

The MP seeks clarity on measures aimed at enhancing UK productivity.

Question

What steps he is taking to improve UK productivity?

Answer from Sajid Javid

Increasing productivity is the best way to boost wages and improve living standards. We have worked hard to build a stronger, fairer economy, dealing with the deficit, helping people into work, and cutting taxes for families and businesses.

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Not addressed: Steps specifically taken to increase productivity

How: Building A Stronger Economy, Helping People Into Work

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Q2 Alan Mak Con Havant
Economy Science & Technology
Context

The MP seeks details on government efforts to encourage private sector investments in research and development.

Question

What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to encourage more private sector investment in R&D to help Britain become a leader in the fourth industrial revolution?

Answer from Sajid Javid

We are committed to investing an additional £7 billion in R&D by 2021-22—the largest increase in 40 years—and, as my hon. Friend will know, in our manifesto we committed ourselves to going even further.

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Q3 Alison McGovern Lab Birkenhead
Immigration Economy Women & Equalities
Context

The MP seeks information on government initiatives specifically aimed at improving productivity for low-paid female workers.

Question

Where is the Chancellor's productivity plan for the women in our country?

Answer from Sajid Javid

We have more women in employment than ever before in our history, and the gender pay gap is the narrowest ever recorded. However, we need to do more, and more investment will help, whether it is in infrastructure or skills. Our new points-based immigration system will also help by ending the practice of businesses seeking unskilled labour from abroad.

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Not addressed: Specific productivity plan for women

How: More Investment, Immigration System

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