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Tom Pursglove

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New Grammar Schools
Thursday 8th September 2016

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The earnestness of the Minister cannot be surpassed.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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T10. I recently had an opportunity to visit the Corby Smash Table Tennis Centre and see those excellent new facilities, and also to meet the staff and volunteers who work there. What steps are the Government taking to promote the sport, and does the Minister fancy coming along for a game when she is next in the area?

Tracey Crouch Portrait Tracey Crouch
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I am glad to learn that my hon. Friend has been inspired by Paul Drinkhall, the first GB player in 24 years to reach the last 16 in the Olympics. I would love to come and visit, but I should warn my hon. Friend that I am not sure whether my officials would allow me to do so. The last time I visited a table tennis event, I got a bit over-competitive with some table-tennis-playing pensioners.

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