Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Frazer and Duncan Baker

Thursday 20th July 2023 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

I am pleased that the hon. Member mentioned the discussions that the Prime Minister has had with France. That bilateral arrangement will improve mobility to the UK. It is really important that those young groups come, and I can assure the hon. Member that I am looking at that issue more broadly.

[Duncan Baker (North Norfolk) (Con)]

T2. One of my constituents, Wendy Metcalfe, has represented England as part of the England women’s shore angling team. However, she has recently expressed concerns that a trans woman has been selected to join the squad. Beach fishing requires significant upper body strength, strength in which a male-born competitor would have a distinct advantage over a woman. Will the Minister please confirm that she will speak to the Angling Trust to request that it properly considers the Sports Council Equality Group’s guidance on who is eligible for its women’s team?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Frazer and Duncan Baker

Thursday 15th June 2023 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

I am very happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss that issue further.

[Duncan Baker (North Norfolk) (Con)]

Omaze is a for- profit fundraising company that raises millions and millions of pounds for charities. It spoke to me recently about its concerns over the potential limits on prize draws in the gambling White Paper. Does the Minister agree that prize draws can be a very useful tool for charity fundraising, which are relatively low risk to consumers? Will he keep that in mind when looking at further regulation of the sector?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Frazer and Duncan Baker

Tuesday 2nd November 2021 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

We want to encourage as many people as possible into jobs. The Chancellor has put forward a plan for jobs, with a number of work programmes to ensure that we get both young people and the over-50s into work. Crucially, through the restart scheme we will get people off universal credit and into jobs. We also recognise that some people cannot work, which is why six weeks ago the Chancellor announced £500 million to help those who need our support, to be distributed through local authorities.

[Duncan Baker (North Norfolk) (Con)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.