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HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Billrose—24 May 2022HANSARDLow-Performing Areas: Education Funding1. What steps his Department is taking to increase funding for education in low-performing areas.23 May 2022HANSARDLow-Performing Areas: Education FundingThe additional funding that schools in Blackpool receive through our status as an opportunity area and an education investment area will make a real difference on the ground.…23 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThere is genuine anger in the loyalist community about the protocol and the way in which many people feel it undermines their British identity. Now it has been unanimously…17 May 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Relocation to RwandaThe Home Secretary deserves immense credit for her plan and her robust approach to deterring illegal immigration. The fact that we have not seen any small boat crossings in the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDFootball GovernanceThe Minister recently visited Blackpool FC, a club that he will know has suffered more than most at the hands of an irresponsible owner. I am pleased to see the Government…25 Apr 2022HANSARDTackling Climate Change12. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the Glasgow climate pact on tackling climate change.20 Apr 2022HANSARDTackling Climate ChangeAs the Minister knows, the UK accounts for only 1% of global carbon dioxide emissions, yet the steps we are taking to combat climate change will cost businesses and the Government…20 Apr 2022HANSARDCasinos7. What steps her Department is taking to review legislation governing casinos.24 Mar 2022HANSARDCasinosI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Gambling Act review provides a golden opportunity to review the legislation governing casinos…24 Mar 2022HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence Scheme2. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the unduly lenient sentence scheme.24 Mar 2022HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeThe Attorney General will be aware of the horrendous case of my constituent Debbie Leitch, who died at the hands of her mother Elaine Clarke, who has since been sentenced to nine…24 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsBlackpool South has one of the highest unemployment rates in the entire nation, but there are more than 1,000 job vacancies in the local area. Despite that, many local businesses…21 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioners3. What steps she is taking to help support pensioners with the cost of living.21 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living: PensionersI thank the Secretary of State for visiting Blackpool last week and for opening our brand-new, Government-funded youth hub, which will help young people to find work. Many…21 Mar 2022HANSARDIran DetaineesI congratulate the Foreign Secretary on her work to secure the safe release and return of Nazanin. Iran’s malign influence remains a threat to British interests in the middle east…16 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate on an incredibly important issue for many families in Blackpool. My constituency is among the most deprived in England,…16 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesI thank my hon. Friend and he makes a good point. I know that he shares my ambition for the Government to expand their capabilities on nuclear. We also need to consider further…16 Mar 2022HANSARD Blackpool Airport and Levelling UpI beg to move, That this House has considered Blackpool airport and the role of commercial passenger flights in levelling up. It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Blackpool Airport and Levelling UpI thank my hon. Friend and neighbour for his intervention. He has been a brilliant friend and advocate of Blackpool airport over many years, and during his work as aviation…15 Mar 2022