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HANSARDUkraine: Potential War Crimes by RussiaWill my right hon. Friend assure the House that our recently passed Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 will ensure that this Conservative Government will take…22 Mar 2022HANSARDRegional GrowthDoes my hon. Friend agree that town deals are one of the most progressive ways of supporting regional growth, and that the one for Southport will kick-start our economy locally?15 Mar 2022HANSARDRegional Growth9. What steps his Department is taking to encourage regional growth across the UK.15 Mar 2022HANSARDBiodiversityLocal urban communities such as Southport benefit enormously from trees, shrubbery and other green spaces that promote biodiversity and rewilding, but there are strong concerns…10 Mar 2022HANSARDBiodiversity2. What steps his Department is taking to support biodiversity and rewilding in local urban communities.10 Mar 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeI recently was proud to join colleagues from across the House in setting up the all-party group for the Queen’s platinum jubilee. Can the Minister tell us what steps he is taking…09 Mar 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee4. What plans his Department has to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen.09 Mar 2022HANSARDLocal Authority BudgetsDoes my hon. Friend agree that the reorganisation of local authority areas can reduce the financial pressure on councils? Will she meet me to discuss how Southport would benefit…07 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I recently met Specsavers to discuss how patient choice should be promoted by making all routine community services patient self-referrals, especially when that can free up…01 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAs my right hon. Friend knows, Southport was the recipient of a £38.5 million town deal to drive jobs, growth and investment. One of these investments is the £75 million Southport…24 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Judicial Review and Courts Bill—I served on the Public Bill Committee—will allow a few low-level crimes to be dealt with automatically online. Will the Minister consider…08 Feb 2022HANSARDClosed Rail Lines: Restoration10. What steps he is taking to restore previously closed rail lines.03 Feb 2022HANSARDClosed Rail Lines: RestorationDoes my right hon. Friend agree that restoring the Burscough Curves link, which would connect Southport with Preston and up to Glasgow via the west coast main line, should be a…03 Feb 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that you appreciate, Mr Speaker, that the British Lawnmower Museum in Southport is a real jewel in the nation’s heritage crown—indeed, a cut above the rest. It is under…03 Feb 2022HANSARD Levelling UpI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement today and thank him for Southport’s £38.5 million town deal. But will he ensure that jobs, growth and investment are at the heart of his…02 Feb 2022HANSARDConnectivity: Scotland and the Rest of the UKRail links between England and Scotland are crucial in promoting regional interconnectivity not just to London, but to premier resorts such as mine of Southport. Would my right…02 Feb 2022HANSARDCoastal Communities12. What steps he is taking to support coastal communities.27 Jan 2022HANSARDCoastal CommunitiesResearch has shown that, with rising sea levels, Southport could resemble an island by 2050 if no further action is taken. Will my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State commit…27 Jan 2022HANSARDThrowline StationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani, and to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Dover (Mrs Elphicke). I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley…24 Jan 2022HANSARDThrowline StationsThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. That is why it is incredibly important for landowners to carry out risk assessments around open bodies of water, particularly where…24 Jan 2022