8 May 2014
Prime Minister David Cameron has praised an initiative backed by MP Harriett Baldwin to promote county businesses. Harriett hosted an event on behalf of Wychavon District Council to promote innovative businesses through a book called ‘Grow in Wychavon’. Although the PM was not able to attend, Harriett sent a copy of the book to him alongside a goodie bag including local produce and a personalised football shirt. David Cameron has written to Harriett thanking her for the pack and praised the efforts of Wychavon District Council. In his letter he said: “It is great to hear about how innovative businesses are succeeding in the West Worcestershire area. Small and medium sized businesses are key, especially in rural areas of the country, for our future prosperity and economic recovery.” The Prime Minister also asked Harriett to discuss the event with him in more detail at their next meeting. Harriett added: “I was keen to make sure the Prime Minister got a copy of the book and also some of the lovely produce that was on offer during the event. “More than 30 business took the time to come and visit Parliament and they got to talk to MPs about why Wychavon is a great place to do business. “I am delighted by this response from Number 10 and I look forward to filling him about the campaign in due course. “I hope someone spots the PM in his Growers FC football shirt which we also presented to him as he goes on his morning jogs this summer.” | Letter from Prime Minister Photo: Photo shows shirt presented to Harriett Baldwin MP by Makhan Singh Padda (left) and Bal Padda for the Prime Minister