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HANSARD Football Clubs in England: Financial SustainabilityI will certainly come to that in a moment; I am sure that is the bit everybody is waiting for—do not hold your breath. [ Laughter. ] As I said, one of the first things I wanted to…07 Nov 2022HANSARD Football Clubs in England: Financial SustainabilityHow could I possibly not agree with my hon. Friend? He is absolutely right. In the short few weeks I have been in this job I have really noticed the passion that everybody has for…07 Nov 2022HANSARD Football Clubs in England: Financial SustainabilityThe hon. Lady tempts me to go a bit further than I can at this stage, but I can tell her that I am currently doing all the deep work on the White Paper because I want that to…07 Nov 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I thank the hon. Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins) for securing this important debate. In these challenging…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022I will graciously accept the invitation, on behalf of myself or whoever follows, because that would be an important and great visit. Finally, I repeat the points made by the hon.…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022The hon. Lady is absolutely right to mention that, and I will comment further on the cultural impact of the tournament. She is right: it is great to see so many teams going into…25 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt seems, following the earlier question from the hon. Member for Bradford East (Imran Hussain), that I am going to have a day trip to Bradford, which I am more than happy to do,…20 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is very good at pushing me on points, but I am sure he would accept that it is only right that I check all the details before making commitments. I assure him,…20 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has met both organisations; as I say, my first engagement was with the Football Supporters’ Association. It is right to listen to all…20 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI understand the importance of and the attachment that many fans have for the fan-led review and recognise that this is a very important sport nationally. Obviously, as a new…20 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is right to highlight the importance of museums. Our Department is aware of the situation that she has raised and the Arts Council has been in direct contact, but I…20 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsSadly, my hon. Friend’s example demonstrates the need for reform within football. I can tell him that I am taking this matter incredibly seriously, which is why I want to take the…20 Oct 2022HANSARD Worcester Warriors Rugby ClubI am pleased to respond to this debate and am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Worcester (Mr Walker) for securing it. The interest shown this afternoon is testament to…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenIt is with sadness that I offer my tribute to Her late Majesty the Queen on my behalf and that of the people of Pudsey, Horsforth and Aireborough. I suppose that the first time…09 Sept 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI welcome my right hon. Friend to her position. It was an honour to serve with her in the Ministry of Defence, and I know she will apply the same due diligence to this role. My…08 Sept 2022HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesBecause we have given people the opportunity to become home owners for the first time in a generation. I am proud of the fact that we have done that, but my right hon. Friend and…30 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesBecause we have given people the opportunity to become home owners for the first time in a generation. I am proud of the fact that we have done that, but my right hon. Friend and…30 Jun 2022HANSARDHousebuilding: Urban DensificationMy hon. Friend never misses an opportunity to promote his paper, and I commend him for it. Of course we want to ensure that every community has an opportunity to build the houses…27 Jun 2022HANSARDHousing Regeneration: Former Industrial AreasMy right hon. Friend has knocked on my door on many occasions to raise many of the issues that she has highlighted in her constituency. I would be happy to meet her again to talk…27 Jun 2022HANSARDHousing Regeneration: Former Industrial AreasOur levelling-up White Paper makes a new offer to support transformational regeneration in towns and cities across the country. We have already announced our support in…27 Jun 2022