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Siobhan Baillie Excerpts
Monday 10th July 2023

(10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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So Chorley will do well?

Siobhan Baillie Portrait Siobhan Baillie (Stroud) (Con)
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Playgrounds are often a godsend for stressed parents. They are great for kids’ development, and they are free entertainment during all these cost of living pressures. Will my right hon. Friend consider earmarking a fund so that parish councils and community groups can bid to improve areas that are in a poor state or that lack the inclusive equipment we all want to see?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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My hon. Friend is a brilliant champion for better provision of playgrounds and stronger support for families and young people. The community ownership fund is available for some of the purposes she mentions, but I look forward to working with her to do more in this area.