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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Jun 2021
Covid-19 and Loneliness

"I congratulate the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on securing the debate and on the way she laid out her case. I pay tribute to her for the work that she does with the Samaritans. I entirely echo her remarks about our late colleague, Jo Cox.

Before the coronavirus …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 May 2021
Dame Vera Lynn: National Memorial

"I am so very pleased that this Adjournment debate is taking place at the end of a very special day for all of us. It is of specific importance that none other than Her Majesty the Queen was here to start our proceedings, because the lady I am going to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 May 2021
Dame Vera Lynn: National Memorial

"How could anyone disagree with anything the hon. Gentleman says? I will certainly not disagree on this occasion. He described this wonderful woman brilliantly.

During the second world war, Dame Vera would sing to people using London underground stations as air raid shelters. The title of “forces’ sweetheart” came about …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 May 2021
Dame Vera Lynn: National Memorial

"I have no doubt at all that my right hon. Friend’s late dear father is looking down from heaven now, full of pride in his son and the tribute that he has just paid to Dame Vera Lynn. I really thank my right hon. Friend for his support.

Vera is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department is taking to support the reopening of the culture and entertainment industries as covid-19 restrictions are eased. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"Southend is home to a number of brilliant local festivals, such as Leigh Folk festival, Village Green and the Leigh regatta. Sadly, it has been announced that Southend carnival has been cancelled for a second year in a row due to uncertainty surrounding any ongoing restrictions in the summer. Will …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Mar 2021
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

"On 26 March, with my hon. Friend the Member for Dover (Mrs Elphicke) and the family, I will launch the campaign for a memorial to commemorate the wonderful Dame Vera Lynn together with Sir Paul McCartney, Katherine Jenkins and Sir Tim Rice. Funding will be by public subscription and donations, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Mar 2021
Covid-19: Cultural and Entertainment Sectors

"There are many reasons why Southend should become a city, and I very much look forward to the announcement of the city status competition—bring it on. I have mentioned the great Dame Vera Lynn on a number of occasions in this House. On 26 March, I will be launching a …..."
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Written Question
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Wednesday 24th February 2021

Asked by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answers of 17 December 2020 to Question 128492 and of 20 January 2021 to Question 137326, whether he plans to extend the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme beyond 31 March 2021; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

I am pleased to be able to confirm that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will be renewed this year on the same terms as it operated previously.

This scheme will continue to benefit listed places of worship across the country during these difficult times. It will also help to ensure that they are able to reopen fully once it is safe to do so.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 17 Dec 2020
Fairs and Showgrounds

"I congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow East (David Linden) on securing this debate. It is not just the coronavirus pandemic that is causing such a tough time for fairs and showgrounds. There are many other factors.

One factor is certainly fashion. The APPG for these organisations used to be …..."
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