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Private Sector Investment: Buckingham and Bletchley

Thursday 12 March 2026 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Callum Anderson asked about steps to increase private sector investment in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.
  • The Minister highlighted work with partners in the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor to support businesses.
  • The Minister agreed to arrange a meeting with the relevant Minister for Callum Anderson and taskforce members.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Callum Anderson Lab Buckingham and Bletchley
Business & Trade
Context

The MP launched the Bletchley investment taskforce last year to attract businesses, investments, jobs, and apprenticeships for the local community. The taskforce is working on an investment prospectus to deliver these goals.

Question

What steps are being taken to help increase levels of private sector investment in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency?

Answer from Chris McDonald

We are supporting private sector investment in Buckingham and Bletchley by working with partners across the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor to find new opportunities for businesses. I acknowledge the work of my hon. Friend in launching the Bletchley investment taskforce, which is bringing together private capital and local partners, using infrastructure such as East West Rail to improve connectivity, and working with OxCam partners so that local businesses benefit from innovation, skills and inward investment.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific actions or commitments beyond general support and acknowledgment of the taskforce's work.

How: Working With Partners, Acknowledging The Taskforce'S Work

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Q2 Callum Anderson Lab Buckingham and Bletchley
Business & Trade
Context

The Bletchley investment taskforce is working on an investment prospectus to attract businesses, investments, jobs, and apprenticeships for the local community. The taskforce has seen benefits for local businesses such as Envisics, Carnot, and Pulsar.

Question

Will the Minister meet me and taskforce members to ensure that the Government are working hand in hand with local partners?

Answer from Chris McDonald

I congratulate my hon. Friend on his work with the Bletchley investment taskforce. I know that businesses in his constituency, such as Envisics, Carnot and Pulsar, have benefited from the work he has done, and I would be very happy to ensure that he gets a meeting with the relevant Minister.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to a specific meeting, only stated willingness to ensure a meeting happens.

How: Ensure A Meeting Happens, Happy To Ensure A Meeting

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