Debates between Thérèse Coffey and Stephen McPartland during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Thérèse Coffey and Stephen McPartland
Monday 25th January 2021

(3 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Thérèse Coffey Portrait Dr Coffey
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Of course I congratulate the organisation through the football club to which the hon. Lady refers: it is of great worthiness to undertake that. She will be aware of the support that has been ongoing and also the additional £170 million winter grant from which Newcastle City Council will be benefiting in order to help to make sure that no child goes hungry and every child stays warm this winter.

Stephen McPartland Portrait Stephen McPartland (Stevenage) (Con) [V]
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The impact of the pandemic has been particularly acute in certain sectors, forcing many people with years of experience to rethink their careers. How does the Government’s plan for jobs help people who are now looking for new jobs that are going to require new skills?