Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 08 Feb 2022 Grit Bins
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered the provision of grit bins.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I appreciate that for many observers, especially those in places such as London and the south-east, the provision of grit bins may not sound like …..." Robert Largan - View Speech
"I could not agree more with my hon. Friend, who is a fantastic champion for her constituents in Hyndburn. I will talk about schools later in my speech.
As I said, I was caught out in the middle of Storm Malik. A number of local residents who were waiting for …..." Robert Largan - View Speech
"My hon. Friend makes a very good point, particularly about the impact that this issue has on the elderly.
Grit bins are a big issue in my constituency, but unfortunately local provision is frequently not up to the task. In High Peak there are multiple tiers of local government: Derbyshire …..." Robert Largan - View Speech
"It is always a pleasure to give way to the hon. Gentleman. I will talk in a few moments about access for emergency services and health care, and the impact of grit bins.
As I was saying, large parts of the High Peak are not parished and fall between the …..." Robert Largan - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is absolutely right. He is a fantastic champion for the people of Durham.
This winter, I have received a huge number of complaints from constituents who have been unable to go to work, take their children to school or even attend appointments to see their doctor, because …..." Robert Largan - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is absolutely right. In High Peak, we boast some beautiful scenery but also some of the most difficult rural roads, which are often closed during bad weather. It is the duty of the local authority to do everything it can to keep those key links open.
"My hon. Friend is absolutely right. A number of my local councillors are also stepping up to the plate and helping to provide those grit bins. Councillors such as Nigel Gourlay, Linda Grooby and Kath Sizeland are all excellent local champions for their areas.
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Minister. I just want to put on the record that I certainly welcome the levelling-up White Paper and some of the announcements in it, including the discussion of a county deal for Derbyshire. Also mentioned was the green light for enhanced bus …..." Robert Largan - View Speech
"I welcome the enhanced bus service on its way to Derbyshire, the Derbyshire county deal and the fact that Derbyshire is going to be an education investment area, on top of the future high streets £10 million for Buxton, the £137 million for the Hope Valley upgrade and the £228 …..." Robert Largan - View Speech
"Lots of High Peak parents have been contacting me concerned about the poor state of repair of many of our local children’s play areas, including at least one that has had to go without a swing for well over a year. Does the Secretary of State agree with me …..." Robert Largan - View Speech