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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe people of Morley and Outwood are extremely fortunate to have in my hon. Friend a Member of Parliament who can bring detail to retail, given her lifelong experience in the…04 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. She is passionate about the high streets in Millom and more widely across her constituency. The loss of the last bank is of concern. That is…04 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Reform: High StreetsI absolutely commend Mendip District Council and my hon. Friend for their work on taking forward a bid for their high street. He and his area will be aware, as will all other…04 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Reform: High StreetsThis is not just about the help the Government have set out on business rates; it is also about ensuring that high streets can remain fit for the future. It is all very well for…04 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Reform: High StreetsYou never know, Mr Speaker, but the hon. Gentleman might be interested in what I have to say, although I doubt it. [Interruption.]04 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Reform: High StreetsThe reduction in business rates for shops with a rateable value under £51,000 is, of course, part of a wider package. My hon. Friend, as a campaigner for her high streets, will…04 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Reform: High StreetsOn a recent visit to Bishop Auckland, I had the privilege of visiting the hon. Lady’s high street. I am sure she would agree that the inspirational work taking place at the Bishop…04 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Reform: High StreetsI said in response to an earlier question that I think the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s report is excellent, and we are considering it at the moment. I…04 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Services: NewcastleWe have just announced an additional £400 million to tackle exactly that. The hon. Lady and I have met in her city on occasion and talked about the northern powerhouse. I am sure…04 Mar 2019HANSARDPlanning Reform: High StreetsWe are determined to support our high streets and we have consulted on a package of proposals. A decision will be made shortly about how best to proceed.04 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Services: NewcastleThe most recent local government finance settlement confirmed that core spending power in Newcastle is set to increase by £3.4 million in 2019-20. The North of Tyne devolution…04 Mar 2019HANSARDFuture High Streets FundThe Government have been clear that online taxation in retail needs to be done as part of an international agreement, but we have also been clear that, if we cannot get such an…04 Mar 2019HANSARDFuture High Streets FundMy hon. Friend, an expert in this area, rightly points to the excellent Select Committee report on high streets. He will be aware of the recommendation of Sir John Timpson, one of…04 Mar 2019HANSARDFuture High Streets FundMy hon. Friend is a redoubtable campaigner for his high street and I have previously met him and local authority leaders to talk about their ambition for their area. It is a…04 Mar 2019HANSARDFuture High Streets FundI am delighted to announce that this year will see the return of our Great British High Street awards, in proud partnership with Visa. That is part of this Government’s…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Owen. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for South West Devon (Sir Gary Streeter) on securing this important debate.…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westAs I am from the north of England, like the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central (Chi Onwurah), who is the spokesperson for the Opposition, I wonder whether my hon. Friend…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westThat is why we have heard from 10 Conservative colleagues, but only one Opposition Back Bencher. It is a sign that we are a Government who listen to colleagues in the south-west…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Vagrancy ActI will happily go away and find out the LGA’s position, although, having been involved in such commissions myself, I can say there is often robust debate as they come to their…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Vagrancy ActI do not want to be timed out, so this will be the last time I give way.29 Jan 2019