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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Jul 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" I was pleased to see the Elections Bill introduced to the House earlier this week. Like many of those who voted in 2016 to leave the European Union, I was concerned by the actions taken by the Electoral Commission following the referendum and the malicious way in which it …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Jun 2021
Security of Ministers’ Offices and Communications

"Is the Minister able to reassure the House that, in considering the findings of the Department of Health and Social Care’s own internal investigation into this matter, she will not rule out considering whether this leak was a breach of the Official Secrets Act?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Jun 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"  I welcome plans outlined by the Education Secretary last week that will oversee a tutoring revolution in this country—a proven way to help the most disadvantaged children to catch up. Will the Prime Minister confirm that this is just one part of our wider plan to ensure that no …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" The incredible success of our vaccination programme, for which the Prime Minister and this Government deserve immense credit, now means that tourism businesses in Blackpool can look forward to a successful summer season when the economy reopens. When the time is right, will the Prime Minister support a campaign …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Jan 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the implementation of the New Decade, New Approach deal. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Jan 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"Last January, the Government made a commitment in the “New Decade, New Approach” agreement to introduce legislation within 100 days to address legacy issues. The current delays in bringing forward proposals are understandably causing concern among those veterans who served in Northern Ireland and are rightly anxious to bring an …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Dec 2020
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" What steps he is taking to increase the proportion of civil service jobs based outside London. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Dec 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does my hon. Friend agree with me that for Government to be able to make the best decisions for local communities, civil servants and Government Departments should be based across the whole country, including in Blackpool, as this will allow the Government to truly represent the diverse nature of many …..."
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Written Question
Amusement Arcades: Coronavirus
Monday 30th November 2020

Asked by: Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish the scientific basis for the Government's decision to close amusement arcades in tier 3 of the covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

Answered by Penny Mordaunt

The tiered approach of Local COVID Alert Levels that was in effect prior to 5 November was designed to reduce transmission of the virus which is transmitted through close contact. The baseline of the Tier 3: Very High Alert Level which applied until 5 November, did not include closure of amusement arcades. The government worked with local areas to identify other premises that should be closed.

The government continues to regularly make available scientific evidence supporting its COVID-19 response, including at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/scientific-evidence-supporting-the-government-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Nov 2020
Covid-19: Winter Plan

"The Government’s support packages for cultural venues throughout this pandemic have provided a lifeline for many attractions in my constituency, and I know that the Prime Minister will join me in welcoming the £760,000 grant that we received over the weekend to support and renew the Blackpool Tower ballroom. As …..."
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