"I, too, congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. Although a lot more people are cycling, which is good, does he agree that more effort needs to be made to ensure that people from black and minority ethnic communities and deprived communities also have that opportunity?..." Helen Grant - View Speech
"Tackling unemployment is a priority for this Government. Our approach is to support according to individual need rather than to segregate according to ethnic group. On the matter of need, Mr Speaker, would you allow me to pay tribute to the fact that today is anti-slavery day?..." Helen Grant - View Speech
"I do not accept the accuracy of the figures the hon. Lady mentions, but I accept that the figures on young black men and employment are bad, and that they need to improve. A number of the figures given fail to classify those in full-time education, but it would be …..." Helen Grant - View Speech
"My hon. Friend makes a good point. The one-size-fits-all approach to unemployment has clearly failed. We need local providers to deliver good, innovative local services. We should be pleased that, in 2010-11, the highest number of black and minority ethnic apprentices started their training. Michael Gove’s reforms will be key …..." Helen Grant - View Speech
"Does the Secretary of State also agree that HS2 could bridge the wealth divide that exists between the north and the south?..." Helen Grant - View Speech
"T4. Will the Minister meet me to discuss performance issues on the Medway valley line, which runs through my constituency?..." Helen Grant - View Speech
"T4. Will the Minister meet me as soon as possible to discuss the reinstatement of the Maidstone East to City of London service?..." Helen Grant - View Speech