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HANSARDPrison CapacityI welcome the delivery of 20,000 additional prison places, as well as plans to deport some foreign criminals, rather than jailing them here in the UK. That will free up spaces and…21 Nov 2023HANSARDPrison Capacity7. What steps he is taking to increase the number of prison places.21 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI thank the Minister for the further funding award for Blackpool, meaning that we have now received well over £400 million of additional Government investment since 2019. The…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationAlthough I welcome the steady progress being made to close asylum hotels, I am extremely disappointed that the Metropole in Blackpool is yet to be vacated. That hotel is located…15 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Tackling illegal immigration is a crucial issue for my constituents, many of whom will be extremely disappointed by this morning’s judgment from the Supreme Court. Is the…15 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAlthough nobody wants to see the conflict continue, does the Minister agree that those who call for an immediate ceasefire must initially acknowledge that Hamas are a terrorist…14 Nov 2023HANSARD Funding for ParksThe right hon. Gentleman is giving a great speech and articulating the value of parks to our many local communities, including those across north London. Many parks are under…24 Oct 2023HANSARDEconomic Links: Wales and the North-westThe announcement of the electrification of the north Wales main line will help to improve transport links between this region and the north-west of England, supporting economic…18 Oct 2023HANSARDEconomic Links: Wales and the North-west2. What steps the Government are taking to improve economic links between Wales and the north-west.18 Oct 2023HANSARD South Fylde LineMy hon. Friend is articulating very well the problems on the line regarding punctuality, which we have seen for far too long. Of course, our aspiration for the South Fylde line is…18 Oct 2023HANSARDSuicide Prevention18. What steps he is taking to help prevent suicide.17 Oct 2023HANSARDSuicide PreventionIs the Minister able to provide an update on the suicide prevention grant, and particularly on when the money is expected to reach the successful organisations?17 Oct 2023HANSARDZero-emission Vehicles, Drivers and HS2The Secretary of State will be aware that Blackpool Council is considering spending millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on 90 zero-emission buses from China, instead of…16 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Secretary of State for the tremendous support he has provided to Blackpool, with more than £140 million in levelling-up moneys allocated so far. Is he able to provide…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Birmingham City CouncilLabour-run Blackpool Council currently has a budget deficit of more than £23 million, which is one of the largest in the country compared with its revenue budget. Despite this,…19 Sept 2023HANSARDConference AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to speak in this Adjournment debate. This Government were in part elected on a promise to level up to ensure that my constituents in Blackpool receive exactly the…19 Sept 2023HANSARD West Coast Main Line FranchiseI am a regular user of the west coast main line, and the improvements in both punctuality and reliability over recent months have been welcome. The Minister will be aware of the…19 Sept 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement and her strong leadership on this issue. The additional measures taken by the Ministry of Justice earlier this year to crack down on the…07 Sept 2023HANSARDHMPPS UpdateI welcome the assurances that the Secretary of State has given about the investigations that will now follow. Can he update the House on what steps the Government are taking to…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents generally support reaching net zero, but not when we put in front of them the estimated increase in costs to their family to pay for it, not least the additional…07 Sept 2023