Katherine Fletcher debates involving the Cabinet Office during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Katherine Fletcher Excerpts
Wednesday 15th July 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, indeed. In Bradford alone, we have allocated £30 million to help deal with the pressures of the virus. As I said to the House just now, I think we have now put in £4.2 billion in support for local councils across the country. I pay tribute to the work of local councils and their services for helping us to get through this pandemic, and we will continue to support them.

Katherine Fletcher Portrait Katherine Fletcher (South Ribble) (Con)
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Out and about talking to the good people of South Ribble, I find that they are worried about the economic effects of covid, although they do also say, “Thank God that other lot didn’t get in, because I can’t imagine how much trouble we’d be in right now.” Can the Prime Minister confirm that while there might be tough days ahead, this Conservative Government are throwing the kitchen sink at fixing it?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Come on, Mr Plumber.