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HANSARDTourism: Major Energy Infrastructure ProjectsI recognise how important the tourism and hospitality sectors are to Suffolk, and I know that my hon. Friend is a strong champion for them and for her area. The Department for…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTourism: Major Energy Infrastructure ProjectsI have heard the right hon. Gentleman’s point. I am sure that the relevant Secretary of State and indeed the Scottish Government have heard it. I would be happy to meet him to…16 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: FundingWe will soon be launching our national youth strategy, created with young people and designed to tackle the problems affecting them. As part of that work, we engage regularly with…16 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: FundingI am grateful to my hon. Friend for all her work. In our youth strategy, we will set out the next steps to invest in the future of our young people. We want to better co-ordinate…16 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: FundingThe hon. Member is absolutely right to outline the importance of youth services, particularly in the prevention of knife crime and other issues. Of course, we saw a 73% reduction…16 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: Local Authority Statutory DutiesLocal authorities play a vital role in delivering youth services and have a statutory duty to provide sufficient leisure-time activities and facilities, in line with local needs.…16 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: Local Authority Statutory DutiesOf course, I welcome this investment through the local youth transformation pilot, which will support pathfinder local authorities to start to rebuild a high-quality offer for…16 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: Local Authority Statutory DutiesI am incredibly grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s kind comments. I have visited Northern Ireland twice in my capacity as a DCMS Minister. I speak with my counterparts, and I would…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted to take on the responsibility of being Minister for Tourism. Over the past month, it has been a pleasure to make a number of visits and to take part in meetings…16 Oct 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Act: Statutory Instrument on Specified CompetitionsI am updating the House on the introduction of the Football Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025, which were laid before Parliament today and will be…13 Oct 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Act Consultation: Owners and Directors TestThe Government have today launched our targeted consultation on the statutory deadline for the Football Governance Act’s owners’ and directors’ tests. We have invited responses…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Stockton and Darlington Railway: 200th Anniversary FestivalI will indeed. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (Alan Strickland) on…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Free-to-air Broadcasting: Cricket ParticipationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I am pleased to be responding to this debate, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Max Wilkinson) on…09 Sept 2025HANSARDFuture of Terrestrial TelevisionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I begin by congratulating the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) on securing…04 Sept 2025HANSARDDiabetes in SportI am really pleased to be responding to this debate, and I begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Redditch (Chris Bloore) on securing it. This has been a well…03 Sept 2025HANSARDDiabetes in SportMy hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point, and I will come on to discuss that shortly. We all share a responsibility to enable, support and include people who are…03 Sept 2025HANSARDDiabetes in SportAbsolutely. The hon. Gentleman makes a good point. I would love to hear more about that example in Sheffield, just down the road from my constituency. He brings me neatly on to…03 Sept 2025HANSARDDiabetes in SportI absolutely agree. I thank the hon. Gentleman for his work with the all-party parliamentary group. In summary, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Redditch and Members across…03 Sept 2025HANSARDIndoor Cricket DomesThe Government are deeply committed to supporting the growth of grassroots sport across the UK. High-quality, inclusive facilities provide opportunities for connection and…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryI beg to move, That this House has considered the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan. It is an honour to open today’s debate as we come together as a House and as a country to…21 Jul 2025