Oral Answers to Questions

Leigh Ingham Excerpts

Monday 23rd February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Miatta Fahnbulleh]

We have committed to local growth funding to boost growth in Scotland. We have also delivered record investment to the Scottish Government, who have in their gift the ability to invest in communities and in programmes that will drive the prosperity of local areas. The hon. Gentleman should not be looking to national Government; we have done our part—now it is over to the Scottish National party.

[Leigh Ingham (Stafford) (Lab)]

While I welcome the fact that the Red Lion in Sutton has had its asset of community value status extended by a year, that does not completely protect it from future planning applications. Will the Minister meet me to discuss this case, and that of the Railway Inn in Norton Bridge, to understand how the Government can best support these sites and save them for future community use?

[Miatta Fahnbulleh]

Yes, I will meet my hon. Friend.