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Mark Ferguson

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Points of Order
Monday 31st March 2025

(7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Seema Malhotra Portrait Seema Malhotra
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I am happy to speak to the hon. Member about the case she raises.

Mark Ferguson Portrait Mark Ferguson (Gateshead Central and Whickham) (Lab)
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T9. Socketts newsagents in my constituency is more than 100 years old, but it faces closure because of gangs of masked youths shoplifting. What will the Minister do to help Socketts and ensure that it can stay open?

Diana Johnson Portrait Dame Diana Johnson
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Well, that is totally unacceptable. That is why we need our neighbourhood policing guarantee, and bobbies working on the high streets and in communities that have been devoid of police officers for too long, because of decisions taken by the previous Government. I am happy to discuss that case with my hon. Friend.

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