That this House has considered the contribution of the 150th Open Championship to culture and sport in the UK.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and I will try to keep the puns to a minimum. I am grateful for the …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention, and I agree absolutely. She has demonstrated not only the economic impact that the Open has on the venues that host it, but the community aspect, which is so important.
"Thank you, Mr Hollobone. Before we retire to the clubhouse, I think—[Interruption.]Yes, my round—it sounds like it. We have had a very positive debate. Although I have had apologies from other APPG members, it is good that everybody who has attended has contributed so well …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for that contribution. In my opening remarks, I mentioned social prescribing and, increasingly, golf and other sports are looking to participate in that.
This has been a very positive debate. However, I feel it would be remiss of me if, having mentioned Rory McIlroy, I …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"As a Motherwell supporter, I certainly remember that first season of Walter being in charge of Rangers, because in 1991 Motherwell won the Scottish cup. A key component of that victory was Davie Cooper. When Davie Cooper tragically died of a brain haemorrhage in 1995 at the age of 39, …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"12. What support her Department is providing to help touring musicians to work in Europe following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. ..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"North East Fife is home to, among others, StAnza festival and East Neuk festival, where local artists can share their work and experience with performers from Europe and beyond, but clearly—I agree with the hon. Member for South Shields (Mrs Lewell-Buck)—sufficient steps are not being taken. Bureaucracy is stifling this …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"I am very proud to represent North East Fife and the town of St Andrews, which is known worldwide as the home of golf. As the local Member of Parliament, I have to declare a rather unusual interest: the St Andrews Links Order Confirmation Act 1974, passed in this place, …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I have already made my apologies, via the hon. Gentleman, to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for the fact that my physical participation this evening has prevented him from contributing virtually. Yes, I absolutely agree: obviously, I believe that Fife …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech
"I congratulate the hon. Members for Solihull (Julian Knight) and for Cardiff West (Kevin Brennan) on securing this important debate.
The sectors represented under the remit of DCMS are varied and wide-ranging, and I hope to cover a few issues that are critical in my constituency as well as more …..." Wendy Chamberlain - View Speech