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Debate between Lord Vaizey of Didcot and Valerie Vaz(9 years, 7 months ago)
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Mr Vaizey
I congratulate my hon. Friend on his enterprising approach in getting so many different Departments into one question. I will want to make the case, but it is ultimately the decision of my colleagues in the Department for Transport when it comes to the road structures and of those in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when it comes to flood defences. Let me say, however, that broadband roll-out is going incredibly well in the south-west. Cornwall is one of the most well connected counties in England, while Devon and Somerset are not far behind.
Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)
12. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that scientific advice carries appropriate weight across government.
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Debate between Lord Vaizey of Didcot and Valerie Vaz(11 years, 3 months ago)
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Mr Vaizey
We have set aside more than £15 million for broadband roll-out in the hon. Gentleman’s area, and we are confident that we are still working towards our target of 2015. Of course, we have money allocated for broadband after 2015. We have not decided specifically how that money will be used, but we will make a decision on that in the fullness of time.
Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)
What representations has the Secretary of State made to the Football Association to request that it issues clear guidance to support players at local and national level who are the subject of homophobic, sexist and racist abuse?