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HANSARD National Youth StrategyI totally appreciate my hon. Friend’s point. Under the previous Government, my area of Barnsley saw some of the worst cuts in the country, but despite that, the then Labour…08 Jul 2026HANSARD National Youth StrategyOf course. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Huddersfield (Harpreet Uppal) on securing this important debate,…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Spelthorne (Lincoln Jopp) on securing this vital debate on the future of…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingI recognise the point made by the shadow Minister. I quoted him in recognising his consistency on this issue, and I noted that he put questions on this to the previous Government.…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingI absolutely make that commitment. I touched on some of the points that the right hon. Lady made, but I will make sure that she receives that letter. British horseracing is a…07 Jul 2026HANSARDCulture, Media And SportI congratulate the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) and members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on securing this estimates debate. I thank them for their…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCulture, Media And SportThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and I would be delighted to meet him. I was on a visit near his constituency recently. Leisure is a real challenge; I really want to do…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCulture, Media And SportOne billion pounds is going in over the next three years. Of course, that is capital and revenue, and it covers all schools. I do appreciate that there are some concerns. I will…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCulture, Media And SportA billion pounds over the next three years is more than was invested in the previous three years, but I am acknowledging the changes to the system. I am acknowledging that we are…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCulture, Media And SportA billion pounds is going in over the next three years. I have acknowledged that it is for secondary and primary. The current system simply is not working—kids are not getting as…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCulture, Media And SportFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It certainly would never be my intention to mislead the House. I was really clear in the debate that this Government are…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTourism and LeisureI know that my colleague has been working incredibly hard on this issue, and I wish the theatre the very best of luck for next week.18 Jun 2026HANSARDTourism and LeisureI will take no lessons from the hon. Gentleman, given the inheritance from the previous Conservative Government. If he had been paying any attention—I know he does not usually sit…18 Jun 2026HANSARDTourism and LeisureI welcome the hon. Gentleman to his place; I know that he is a big champion for his constituency and the issue. As I outlined, I met with the tourism sector a number of times just…18 Jun 2026HANSARDTourism and LeisureTourism drives growth and jobs across the country, including in Cheshire. VisitBritain’s “Starring GREAT Britain” campaign is showcasing a range of film and TV locations, such as…18 Jun 2026HANSARDTourism and LeisureI am grateful to the hon. Lady; I know she is a great champion for her constituency, and I know that tourism is incredibly important to her constituency. I recognise the…18 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I congratulate England on their brilliant win last night, and he is right to mention the T20 world cup. I was delighted to be at the tournament…18 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are fully committed to working with the sports sector to support our vital grassroots clubs. We work closely with Sports England, an arm’s length body, to engage…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026Of course I join my hon. Friend in condemning the appalling violence, and my heart goes out to all those involved. We must stand against this across the House. Sport unites us…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026I do agree, and I share my hon. Friend’s shock. I am shocked and appalled. The Government’s stance remains unequivocal: racism has absolutely no place in our society, and it has…10 Jun 2026