Debates between Gareth Thomas and Lord Vaizey of Didcot during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Gareth Thomas and Lord Vaizey of Didcot
Thursday 9th February 2012

(12 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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My constituency is next door to Swindon, so I can confirm that Swindon is an area rich in cultural pleasures. It contains Wroughton, which is the storeroom of the Science museum, and a very successful football club and is the home town of Jamie Cullum.

Gareth Thomas Portrait Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)
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On something slightly different, will Ministers explain how they intend to turn the enthusiasm to volunteer to help with the Olympics into long-term volunteering in our communities, given the decision to axe funding for the national volunteer service?

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Debate between Gareth Thomas and Lord Vaizey of Didcot
Monday 21st June 2010

(14 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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The hon. Gentleman is a distinguished historian who recently won an important history prize. This is an important issue which we are watching very closely, and I should be delighted to meet him to discuss it.

Gareth Thomas Portrait Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)
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8. What steps he is taking to maximise the sporting legacy of the London 2012 Olympics.