"In July, my hon. Friend the Member for Tooting (Dr Allin- Khan) held a debate in this Chamber on the subject of racism in sport. Will the Minister tell us what action his Government have taken as a result of that debate, because, as last night’s disgraceful event showed us, …..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"6. If he will make it his policy to maintain the provision of free TV licences for people aged 75 and over after the current scheme expires in 2020. ..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"One suggestion in the consultation is that the TV licence is means-tested and linked to pension credit, yet in my constituency 1,211 over-75s do not claim the pension credits to which they are entitled so would miss out on the TV licence if it were to be linked. Does the …..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"T3. Last week in Westminster Hall, we had an excellent debate on the possibility of having an award for towns of culture to complement cities of culture. The debate showed the level of artistic and cultural activities going on in our towns. Will the Minister say what action has been …..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Delyn (David Hanson) on securing this important debate.
Something happened to me last night that illustrates the importance of this debate. I was talking to a colleague of mine who …..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. My constituency is home to some of the most passionate football fans in the world. Manchester City and Manchester United—the premier league’s top two teams last season—have large fan bases in my constituency, and supporters of both clubs have …..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"My local football club, Rochdale AFC, plays at Spotland stadium, which is also home to Rochdale Hornets rugby league club. If Rochdale AFC were promoted from league 1 to the championship, it would have to get rid of its standing area, to the detriment of the rugby league fans. Can …..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"2. What recent discussions he has had with the CPS on its effectiveness in prosecuting cases involving domestic violence. ..." Liz McInnes - View Speech
"I thank the Attorney General for that answer, but he will appreciate that stark regional variations in the rates of prosecution for domestic abuse exist throughout the country. What specific steps will he take to ensure consistency and fairness right across the country?..." Liz McInnes - View Speech