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Proceeding contribution from Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 January 2015. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Coastal Towns.


Coastal Towns

As my hon. Friend is talking about Sussex, perhaps he will allow me to intervene on that point. The figure is probably even smaller for Newhaven. Does he also recognise that one of the strengths of coastal communities around the country these days is how they are taking advantage of the investment being made in renewable energy off the coast? There has been a particular renaissance in jobs in Newhaven, where hundreds of jobs have been created through the renewable energy industries. Does he share my disquiet at the knee-jerk reactions against renewable energy, which damage job prospects in our coastal communities?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
590 c37WH 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Coastal areas Employment Finance Economic growth Tourism Urban areas Coastal Communities Fund
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk