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HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west5. What steps he is taking to improve transport connectivity for towns and cities in the north-west.16 May 2024HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-westMy right hon. Friend knows how important rail connectivity is to my constituents. It will be further enhanced by the reconnection of the Burscough curves, a project that is also…16 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsSouthport has seen millions of pounds of investment into drainage capacity for water, but unfortunately the villages of Tarleton, Hesketh Bank and Banks have not. These farming…09 May 2024HANSARDHospice FundingIt is a great pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Birmingham, Erdington (Mrs Hamilton), and I congratulate my hon. Friends the Members for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart) and…22 Apr 2024HANSARD Midge Hall Railway StationI commend my hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Katherine Fletcher) for all her efforts to improve rail connectivity in the areas mentioned in the debate. It is great to…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseBT Openreach is installing telegraph poles in areas of Southport where residents oppose them. There has been no extensive consultation, and its actions have resulted in a huge…21 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I ask my hon. Friend what work is being done to ensure that the Government give value for money for the taxpayer when it comes to the Government estate?29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseAccording to a whistleblower allegedly within Openreach, the transition to overhead cabling has on too many occasions appeared to be proceeding without sufficient consultation…29 Feb 2024HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west England2. What steps he is taking to increase transport connectivity between towns and cities in the north-west.08 Feb 2024HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandIn the light of the Government’s commitment to level up through Network North, will my hon. Friend commit to a meeting with me and other key stakeholders to discuss reinstating…08 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseSouthport pier was a significant feature of our town’s life for over 163 years until it was closed by Sefton Council in December 2022. Given the significance of piers to many…18 Jan 2024HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioners9. What steps his Department is taking to help pensioners with the cost of living.18 Dec 2023HANSARDCost of Living: PensionersIn Southport we have a significant number of pensioners who, having lost their partners, now face the added challenge of managing increased living costs alone. Can the Minister…18 Dec 2023HANSARDProvider Access Legislation17. Whether her Department has conducted a review of the effectiveness of provider access legislation.23 Oct 2023HANSARDProvider Access LegislationColleges in Southport have raised concerns about careers advice opportunities for students with SEND—specifically, about the suitability of the oversight and the supposed added…23 Oct 2023HANSARDEngagementsFor over 160 years, Southport pier has been at the centre of our visitor economy, welcoming visitors from far and wide, including from Chorley, Mr Speaker. It has stood the test…28 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsNowhere does events as well as my Southport constituency. This weekend’s Armed Forces Day was truly testament to that fact, so would my right hon. Friend welcome and support an…26 Jun 2023HANSARDSmokefree 2030 TargetIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I congratulate the hon. Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy) and my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob…20 Jun 2023HANSARDLocal Business Needs: Skills Development3. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the development of skills in communities that meet local business needs.12 Jun 2023HANSARDLocal Business Needs: Skills DevelopmentMy Southport constituency has a unique seaside heritage and vital industry support. Can my right hon. Friend elaborate on how those steps will specifically support skills in the…12 Jun 2023