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HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend makes a very important point. Indeed, all stakeholders, but I have to say Andy Street in particular, have been very focused on the legacy, plus the trade,…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. We are moving at speed today. I would like to thank the hon. Member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Catherine West), who led…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention and look forward to his contribution on Third Reading. There should be no increase in Birmingham’s financial contribution.…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I will come on to the financial contributions in a moment. The new clause would or could inadvertently discourage people from staying overnight in Birmingham and the west midlands…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I do not believe that the proposal should be taken forward for a variety of reasons. The discussion about the financials of the Commonwealth games was sorted out and agreed some…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]We have discussed the issue of a hotel tax at great length during the Bill’s passage, but may I first say that I completely support and appreciate the comments on the importance…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I have no reason to respond to the right hon. Gentleman’s comments. I have a regular and very constructive dialogue with the Mayor of the West Midlands, who is doing everything he…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I will give way to the right hon. Gentleman one final time.11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]As I said, the Government’s policy is already for a national living wage. That is Government policy. I understand the ambition and intent of the Opposition. It is the same as the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I expect—in fact, the Government require—all employers to pay at least the national living wage. That is Government policy. I respect the right hon. Gentleman’s goals and…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Kidsgrove Sports CentreI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis) for securing this debate and bringing this important issue to my and the Department’s attention. I…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Sporting SectorI thank the hon. Lady for that comment. She shares my passion to make sure that we get sport and physical activity really high on the agenda. There are all sorts of things we can…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Sporting SectorI do appreciate the right hon. Member’s tone, and I agree with him. Indeed, we are very relieved. Millions of people across the country were very pleased to see racing back this…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Sporting SectorCovid-19 has significantly impacted sport at all levels right across the country. To fully understand the issues faced by the sector, I chair a fortnightly meeting with more than…04 Jun 2020HANSARDHistoric Royal Palaces: Contingent LiabilitiesIt is normal practice, when a Government Department proposes to undertake a contingent liability in excess of £300,000 for which there is no specific statutory authority, for the…02 Jun 2020HANSARDRacing IndustryI thank my hon. Friend for her support of the horse-racing industry. All major sports need to look after their staff, competitors, stakeholders and fans, and that includes having…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Heritage and Tourism SectorI congratulate the hon. Member on his first virtual appearance from the Opposition Front Bench. He raises many important issues. We had a constructive conversation with the G20…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Heritage and Tourism SectorThe importance of the heritage rail sector was recognised last year, when the National Lottery Heritage Fund gave a grant of nearly £800,000 to bring the Keighley and Worth Valley…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rugby LeagueI can give the hon. Lady an assurance that I have a great deal of sympathy for what she has said. I have heard representations from both sides of the House, including from her…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rugby LeagueI have spoken with the chief executive of the Rugby Football League, Ralph Rimmer, and have been fully briefed on the extreme challenges presented by the suspension of the rugby…27 Apr 2020