Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Pauline Latham Excerpts
Thursday 24th February 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Spencer Portrait Mark Spencer
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. The business will be announced in the usual way and he will be updated at that moment. On 17 March, however, there is the opportunity for Transport questions; I am sure he will be present in the Chamber and able to ask the Secretary of State for Transport directly what his constituents want to hear.

Pauline Latham Portrait Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)
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Through the Derwent valley mills world heritage site, Derbyshire’s industrial heritage has been rightly recognised by UNESCO for its international importance. That brings value and visitors to Derbyshire, but I am concerned about the state of disrepair the historic mills are in. The owner has had them for more than 20 years and spent virtually nothing on them. I showed the mills to the Heritage Minister during recess, but can we have a debate on preserving our nation’s historic world heritage sites and their value to local communities?