Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 Oct 2022
Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas Bill
"Fracking is an issue that ignites very strong feelings among my constituents. Since the Government announced a change in direction on this issue, I have been very much looking forward to a genuinely free and fair debate in this place, where I could go on the record and outline my …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Asked by:
Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the cost to the public purse was of funding provided to businesses in Blackpool during the covid-19 pandemic through the (a) Local Restrictions Support Grant, (b) Additional Restrictions Grant, (c) Christmas Support Payment and (d) Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant.
Answered by Dean Russell
The figures below display the value of Covid-19 grants paid by Blackpool Council to small and medium businesses in their local area.
Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund | £45,005,000 |
Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund | £2,422,000 |
Local Restrictions Support Grant | £32,032,283 |
Additional Restrictions Grant | £4,668,663 |
Christmas Support Payment | £106,000 |
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant | £3,951,688 |
A full breakdown of grant funding allocated to, and distributed by, each Local Authority, is available here.
Written Question
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Asked by:
Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the cost to the public purse was of funding provided to businesses in Blackpool during the covid-19 outbreak through the (a) Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Grant Fund, (b) Small Business Grant Fund and (c) Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund.
Answered by Dean Russell
The figures below display the value of Covid-19 grants paid by Blackpool Council to small and medium businesses in their local area.
Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund | £45,005,000 |
Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund | £2,422,000 |
Local Restrictions Support Grant | £32,032,283 |
Additional Restrictions Grant | £4,668,663 |
Christmas Support Payment | £106,000 |
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant | £3,951,688 |
A full breakdown of grant funding allocated to, and distributed by, each Local Authority, is available here.
Written Question
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Asked by:
Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how much funding was provided to businesses in Blackpool during the covid-19 outbreak through government-backed business loans.
Answered by Dean Russell
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) were delivered by the British Business Bank (BBB) through commercial lenders. These schemes closed to new applications on 31 March 2021.
A breakdown of loans offered through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) by constituency, borough and regional area are available for download from the British Business Bank website. Regional breakdowns of loans offered through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) are not published due to data protection and commercial considerations.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Sep 2022
Shale Gas Extraction
"The Secretary of State will be aware of the strong objections many of my constituents have to fracking. The Prime Minister has been quite clear in saying that it will take place only if there is strong local support. However, that poses many questions. What is the local community and …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Sep 2022
Energy Update
"My right hon. Friend will be aware of Blackpool residents’ strong objections to fracking, which has already been explored at the Preston New Road site a few miles outside my constituency. Fracking should take place only where it is supported by local communities and only if people can feel the …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jul 2022
Home Energy Efficiency: North of England
"My hon. Friend is articulating well the need for further measures to improve our housing stock. I am sure he will agree that now is an opportune moment to move ahead with this, given the pressure on household budgets. Blackpool received £1.4 million from the social housing decarbon-isation fund, and …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Feb 2022
Post Office: Horizon Compensation Arrangements
"Sadly, some of those who have suffered so much are no longer alive to see justice served. Will the Minister do all in his power to ensure that the full inquiry reports back as soon as possible, so that those who are accountable can finally be held to account?..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Feb 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"5. What steps he is taking to deliver new nuclear power. ..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Feb 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Springfields nuclear fuel manufacturing facility employs hundreds of people on the Fylde coast. I thank the Minister for recently visiting the facility and for his personal interest in protecting the operations there. Will he commit to continuing to work with colleagues to explore the opportunities for developing operations at the …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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