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Disabled People and Economic Growth — House of Commons, 2018-02-22
Topic: Mixed Topics
Michelle Emma May Elizabeth Donelan (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the hon. Gentleman for that excellent point, and I completely agree. Encouraging, inspiring and being role models for other people, and acting as mentors, is a wonderful idea, which we should pursue to encourage more people to have the self-belief and determination to progress their dreams and explore opportunities We should not treat physical disabilities and mental disabilities in silos; we need to treat them together to develop the best outcomes. I am delighted that the key focus of the White Paper, "The Future of work, health and disability", includes that area and the roll-out of personal support packages with the recruitment of 200 community partners, 300 disability employment advisers, 100 small employers advisers and an extra 1,000 places in mental support services In conclusion, over the past two years, the disability employment gap has reduced by 1.9%, so we are on the right track. Finding work for an additional 1% of eligible employment and support allowance claimants in 2018-19 would save £240 million and provide a boost to the economy of £260 million. Therefore, getting more people with disabilities into jobs is essential. It would obviously be of great financial benefit to our country, but the main benefit would be to the disabled people themselves, and, in turn, it would make our society more equal. I shall end where I began and stress that it is an issue not just of economics, but of equality.
Disabled People and Economic Growth — House of Commons, 2018-02-22
Topic: Other
Sarah Louise Newton (Conservative, Centre-right): I was not going to dignify the hon. Gentleman’s remarks with a response, but since he has intervened on me I will not leave that point without comment. It is irresponsible of him deliberately to misrepresent what the Chancellor said at the Select Committee. We in this House all have a huge responsibility to be careful about what we say. We must honour the truth, and we must not make comments that scaremonger and will frighten some of the most vulnerable people.
Cancer Strategy — House of Commons, 2018-02-22
Topic: Other
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): Before I call the next speaker, I say to hon. Members that I am going to try to continue my experiment of seeing whether people will self-regulate and behave in a decent, honourable fashion. That means taking eight to nine minutes, and not 13, 14 or 15 minutes. I trust the well experienced Mr David Tredinnick to do so first.
Cancer Strategy — House of Commons, 2018-02-22
Topic: Other
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): I can guide the hon. Gentleman: about 11 minutes to date, but he has taken a few interventions. Therefore, I am not compelling him to sit down, but I am sure he will conclude quite soon.
Sport Funding: Special Needs Schools — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Mark James Harper (Conservative, Centre-right): The Minister will be aware that there are many talented athletes with learning disabilities who have ambitions to represent their country in international competitions, but there are still many barriers stopping them from doing so. Will she agree to meet me, as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on learning disability, to see what more the Government can do to remove some of those barriers and allow those athletes to fulfil their aspirations?
Football: Safe Standing Areas — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.; What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government believe that all-seater stadiums are currently the best means of ensuring the safety and security of fans at designated football matches in England and Wales, but we continue to work with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority to consider advances in technology and data that may enhance the existing policy.
Football: Safe Standing Areas — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.; What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): I regularly meet the SGSA to discuss all matters of safety and I continue to listen to its advice. We are looking at ways in which we can consider advances in technology that do not require legislative change to see how we can deliver that. Having worked for one of the hon. Gentleman’s predecessors, albeit a long time ago, I know that many of his constituents are Boro fans and of course Stockton Town fans. Not only do I wish Boro well in the playoffs this weekend, but I wish to thank the Middlesbrough Supporters Forum for its positive engagement in this debate.
Football: Safe Standing Areas — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.; What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government are committed to the current policy on all-seater stadiums. For this to be different, legislative change would be required. We will have a longer debate on this matter on 25 June, when I am sure we will be able to have a much more engaged discussion on it.
Football: Safe Standing Areas — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.; What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): Enforcement powers are in place for the SGSA, to ensure that we deal with persistent standing. Addressing the safe standing issue would not necessarily mean that persistent standing did not happen elsewhere in the stadium, but we are looking at these issues. Clubs should remember that safe standing does not come without cost; as we have seen from Celtic Park, it can be rather costly to clubs.
Football: Safe Standing Areas — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Questions: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.; What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): As a Tottenham fan, may I also congratulate Huddersfield Town on holding Chelsea to a draw last night and helping us secure a Champions League spot? The hon. Gentleman is right to say that there has been a significant change since the all-seater stadium policy came in and that spectators have evolved, and we now have a much more family-friendly place for people to go to watch football. That is not to say that we are not looking at ways in which we can accommodate those who do wish to stand, but we do not have any plans at this moment to change the legislation.
Broadband and Mobile Coverage: Rural Areas — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Peter Heaton-Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the Secretary of State for that answer and welcome the progress that is being made. Does he agree that, in a rural area such as North Devon where small businesses, often based in people’s homes, form the backbone of the economy, it is vital that we deliver a good 4G and broadband service for entrepreneurs?
Historic Landmarks — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Public Lands
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): With the benefit of advice from Historic England, the Government protect nationally important heritage assets in several ways, including by conferring statutory protection through the designation system and regulating change through planning policy. In addition, more than 400 buildings and sites in the National Heritage collection are managed on behalf of the nation by the English Heritage Trust, including iconic landmarks such as Stonehenge and Hadrian’s Wall.
Historic Landmarks — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Public Lands
Margaret Ann Throup (Conservative, Centre-right): With only two remaining wrought iron viaducts in England, Bennerley viaduct is a grade 2 listed structure, which spans the Erewash valley, linking my constituency with that of my right hon. Friend the Member for Broxtowe (Anna Soubry). The community group, the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct, wants to see it restored and linked to the National Cycle Network, but as its most recent heritage lottery bid failed, it fears that the revised plans from Sustrans and Railway Paths Limited appear to lack ambition. Will the Minister look at what more his Department can do to support this community group and help save Bennerley viaduct for the nation?
Historic Landmarks — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): I am aware of the project to which my hon. Friend refers. It was previously funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and a bid for further funding was made last year. Our arm’s length bodies, including Historic England and the Heritage Lottery Fund, provide tremendous support to those looking after local heritage. In this particular case, I know that both organisations are keen to work with the owners and the friends groups to develop a successful scheme.
Music Industry — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): We have put a huge amount of effort, policy and enthusiasm behind Britain’s music industry, which is gangbuster at the moment. Protecting intellectual property and supporting music and education is a critical part of this. We obviously take inspiration from Southend’s famous sons, including Busted, but, unlike Busted, we are determined that it will not take until the year 3000 for us to get there.
Music Industry — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Housing
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): Supporting music venues is a key part of it. That includes making sure that if somebody moves in next door, the agent of change principle applies in the planning process, meaning that they cannot complain about a pre-existing music venue. This is a really important change, and one of many that we are making to support music venues.
Music Industry — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): We should apply to the Eurovision song contest a principle that I try to apply to my life: whenever something goes wrong, we should try, try and try again, and maybe we will eventually get there.
Ticket Prices: National Sporting Events — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): I support a fair deal for fans who want to attend national sporting events in person, but respect that ticket pricing policies should remain a matter for event hosts. However, I personally keep under constant review the cost for all ages of attending live sports.
Ticket Prices: National Sporting Events — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): I of course join the hon. Gentleman in congratulating the Linnets on their success. I know that he is personally a passionate Man United fan; it is through gritted teeth that I wish his team well a week on Saturday. I appreciate fans’ concerns about costs. I always keep these under review. We have worked hard with the likes of the Football Association and the Premier League to ensure that costs are kept down as much as possible. As he will know, the Premier League has done a deal to ensure that tickets for away fans are capped at £30. We do keep these things under control.
Ticket Prices: National Sporting Events — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Questions: The Minister will be aware that netball was developed in my Dartford constituency. The sport is growing in popularity and, of course, the England netball team recently won gold at the Commonwealth games. Will she join me in welcoming the fact that the next netball world cup is to be hosted by England, where we hope not only that ticket prices will be reasonable, but that England will prevail once again?
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): I am aware of the fact that netball was formed in my hon. Friend’s constituency, which I am due to visit shortly. I congratulate the England team on their success at the Commonwealth games. We look forward to seeing Tracey Neville’s team participate in the world cup, and we hope that the ticket prices will be affordable because netball is growing in popularity.
Ticket Prices: National Sporting Events — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: The Minister will be aware that netball was developed in my Dartford constituency. The sport is growing in popularity and, of course, the England netball team recently won gold at the Commonwealth games. Will she join me in welcoming the fact that the next netball world cup is to be hosted by England, where we hope not only that ticket prices will be reasonable, but that England will prevail once again?
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): May I start by wishing the hon. Lady a happy birthday? I also congratulate her on her important contribution to the discussion about Leeds United’s post-season tour to Myanmar. I agreed wholeheartedly with her, although I know that the team has begun that tour. I have discussed Wembley with the FA and have secured a commitment that it will not increase costs above inflation for another five years. We are looking at issues around the sale of Wembley in close detail, and I am sure that the matters raised by the hon. Lady will be discussed.
UK Tourism — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government’s tourism action plan outlines the way in which we support tourism throughout the UK, namely by investing in product and transport, improving skills, introducing common-sense regulation, and providing the great welcome that we do in this country. We also provide £19.6 million to VisitBritain and nearly £7 million to VisitEngland each year to promote the UK as a tourist destination. They also receive £22.8 million of GREAT funding to support promotion.
UK Tourism — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Edward Glyn Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): The first stop for overseas visitors is so often London, but it is important that the economic benefits flowing from overseas visits are spread throughout Britain, and particularly to Wales. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that visitors are encouraged to visit what Wales has to offer, including Powis castle in my constituency?
UK Tourism — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): I recognise that tourism in Wales is important to my hon. Friend, who previously had a tenure on the Welsh tourism board. I am very keen to see visitors to the UK explore as much of the UK as possible. In fact, I recently held a roundtable with the Under-Secretary of State for Wales, my hon. Friend the Member for Pudsey (Stuart Andrew), and a selection of Welsh tourism businesses to discuss how tourism in Wales is performing and what more we can do to support it.
Youth Services — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): I am sorry to hear that the hon. Lady’s council has made those changes to youth services. I am aware of some other projects in her area that are funded by the Government, including the myplace centre, and #iwill has funded other projects in Nottingham. We are providing £80 million in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund through youth investment and #iwill funds, and we also have £90 million of dormant accounts funding that will help young people facing barriers to work.
Charity Regulation — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): I continue to work closely with the Charity Commission to ensure that we maintain an enhanced public trust in charity regulation, and in recognition of the increased demand for its services, I have provided additional funding of £5 million.
Charity Regulation — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): We work very closely with the Charity Commission and look at these issues on a daily basis. I will happily meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss that issue further. I am sure there are good reasons behind the delay in the process, but my door is always open, as he knows.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Mixed Topics
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): As the right hon. Gentleman says, there has been bad behaviour by the press, but what has changed is that we have to look forward to how we address things now. Strengthening the Independent Press Standards Organisation and the improvements that we made to the Data Protection Bill yesterday are all about ensuring that we have a system for the future which ensures that the press is reasonable and fair but can also thrive in the difficulties of a digital age.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Civil Rights
Questions: The recently announced CityFibre-Vodafone partnership will make ultrafast, gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband a reality for Stirling’s residents and businesses. What steps will my right hon. Friend be taking to further encourage private sector involvement in the construction of digital infrastructure?; The Secretary of State will be aware of the recent in-depth report by the highly regarded Lords Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Among its recommendations, it calls on the Government, with the Competition and Markets Authority, to proactively review the use and potential monopolisation of data by big tech companies in the UK. What is the Secretary of State doing about its recommendation?; I never thought I would say it, but HS2 will mean shorter journey times between the west midlands and London, so does that not make the region an obvious choice for Channel 4? When will it make the decision to change its headquarters?; What steps is the Secretary of State taking, and what resources does he intend to provide, to facilitate the UK’s commitments under the European charter for regional and minority languages?
Matthew John David Hancock (Conservative, Centre-right): I am a great fan of minority languages. I grew up just on the Welsh border; I love the Welsh language, and I have strengthened the support for S4C through the S4C review. I am in discussions with the hon. Lady’s colleagues about BBC Alba as well.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Questions: The recently announced CityFibre-Vodafone partnership will make ultrafast, gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband a reality for Stirling’s residents and businesses. What steps will my right hon. Friend be taking to further encourage private sector involvement in the construction of digital infrastructure?; The Secretary of State will be aware of the recent in-depth report by the highly regarded Lords Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Among its recommendations, it calls on the Government, with the Competition and Markets Authority, to proactively review the use and potential monopolisation of data by big tech companies in the UK. What is the Secretary of State doing about its recommendation?; I never thought I would say it, but HS2 will mean shorter journey times between the west midlands and London, so does that not make the region an obvious choice for Channel 4? When will it make the decision to change its headquarters?; What steps is the Secretary of State taking, and what resources does he intend to provide, to facilitate the UK’s commitments under the European charter for regional and minority languages?
Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch (Conservative, Centre-right): I speak regularly with the Premier League, which has done many surveys on this issue. While I regret using the phrase "vocal minority", it is true that only 5% of fans would themselves like to stand, but I appreciate that there is a wider group of very passionate fans who think that standing should be reintroduced.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2018-05-10
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Questions: The recently announced CityFibre-Vodafone partnership will make ultrafast, gigabit-capable, full-fibre broadband a reality for Stirling’s residents and businesses. What steps will my right hon. Friend be taking to further encourage private sector involvement in the construction of digital infrastructure?; The Secretary of State will be aware of the recent in-depth report by the highly regarded Lords Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Among its recommendations, it calls on the Government, with the Competition and Markets Authority, to proactively review the use and potential monopolisation of data by big tech companies in the UK. What is the Secretary of State doing about its recommendation?; I never thought I would say it, but HS2 will mean shorter journey times between the west midlands and London, so does that not make the region an obvious choice for Channel 4? When will it make the decision to change its headquarters?; What steps is the Secretary of State taking, and what resources does he intend to provide, to facilitate the UK’s commitments under the European charter for regional and minority languages?
Philip Andrew Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): What assessment has the Secretary of State made of yesterday’s article in The Daily Telegraph by Adrian Parkinson, who led the campaign against FOBTs for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling? In it, he said that the campaign was "greased in hyperbole, spin, misconstrued evidence and, worst of all, commercial jealousy", that there is no justification at all for a £2 maximum stake, and that "the Government has fallen for the spin and hyperbole—hook, line and sinker."