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Identifying Growth Sectors in the South East Economy

Since my words have been taken in vain and the right hon. Member for Wokingham has attempted to re-represent what I was saying, may I offer a clarification? My criticism was of the banks, and it had been made to me by constituents. I believe that one major function of this Regional Grand Committee is for me to pass on to Ministers and other hon. Members the views that have been expressed to me by the businesses and constituents whom I represent. I do not take it kindly that Opposition Members choose to reinterpret and try to get inside my mind when I think that I am usually pretty clear.