Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 16th October 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Be careful of what you wish for.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

10. What assessment he has made of the role of the arts and the creative industries in supporting economic regeneration in coastal communities.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 30th January 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

If I gently hint at shorter questions and answers; then we might make more progress.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

Further to the question asked by the hon. Member for Coventry South (Mr Cunningham), will the Minister consider publishing the draft Bill and supporting documentation referred to by the previous sports Minister and place them in the House of Commons Library?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 18th April 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

It sounds as though the Sheerman household is an improving environment.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

Will the Minister join me in the commending the excellent work of the Creative Foundation in Folkestone in supporting start-up creative businesses? Does he agree that its work will make Folkestone and east Kent an excellent choice for UK city of culture in 2017?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 15th December 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Kevin Brennan. He is not here.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

9. What plans his Department has to increase participation in sport.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Wednesday 24th November 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. For a start, there is too much noise in the Chamber. Secondly, the Minister is, no doubt because of his natural courtesy, looking back at the person by whom he has been questioned, but he must address the Chamber so we can all hear him.

[Damian Collins]

Will the Minister consider organising an event or exhibition at which small businesses could show what they can offer to Government procurement? Perhaps we could have a street fair in Downing street, and invite people out of their offices to come and see for themselves?