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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Feb 2021
Local Government Finance (England)

"There is no doubt about the vital role that our local councils have played in supporting our country and the communities they serve through this pandemic. The Government have recognised that by providing unprecedented levels of financial support to councils. Cornwall Council alone has received more than £555 million from …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 25 Jan 2021
Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase

"I was not informed that the time limit had been cut, but I will try to keep to three minutes.

As a former councillor and cabinet member of Cornwall Council, I know at first hand the important role that local authorities play in the lives of our constituents. There can …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 11 Jan 2021
Hospitality Industry: Government Support

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I rise to speak as the chairman of the all-party parliamentary group for hospitality and tourism. I thank all the petitioners who signed the petitions, in particular the 400 residents of the St Austell and Newquay constituency who put …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Dec 2020
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement

"May I welcome my right hon. Friend’s commitment to maintain the rural services delivery grant, which is so important in recognising the additional costs that rural councils face? Many of these councils have also seen a significant drop in income due to loss of revenue through things such as car …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" Town and parish councils across mid-Cornwall have done an incredible job of supporting their communities through the pandemic, going out of their way to provide extra services. As a result, they have incurred extra costs, as well as seeing their income drop because of car parks. I know the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Jul 2020
Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill

"I am sure that the Bill, with its title, “Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill”, is not, for most people, the most exciting or inspiring Bill that will come before the House, but for me it marks the culmination of an eight-year personal mission. In 2012, I was the cabinet member …..."
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Written Question
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Families
Friday 24th January 2020

Asked by: Steve Double (Conservative - St Austell and Newquay)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has a single individual who is responsible for leading on his Department's application of the Family Test.

Answered by Luke Hall

MHCLG follows the guidance set out by the Department for Work and Pensions in relation to application of the Family Test.

In addition, my Department has implemented its own measures to ensure policy officials are aware of their Family Test obligations, with training provided to raise awareness. There is a clear expectation and practice within MHCLG that the Family Test is applied to relevant policies at each stage of the policy making process.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T8. What plans are there to continue to support Cornwall’s unique culture and language?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 14 May 2019
Shared Prosperity Fund

"I congratulate the hon. Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) on securing this debate. I agreed with many of the points that he made in his very good opening speech.

I represent a Cornish constituency. It is well known—it has already been mentioned in this debate—that Cornwall has been one …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 Mar 2019
Stronger Towns Fund

"The Secretary of State’s announcement today has caused a great deal of concern in Cornwall. We were told that the allocation would be based on need and deprivation, yet Cornwall, an area that has some of the lowest wages and productivity and some of the highest levels of deprivation in …..."
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