Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Wednesday 22nd March 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. There is far too much noise. The voice of Corby must be heard. I call Tom Pursglove.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

T8. What steps is the Minister’s Department taking to maximise opportunities for UK industry through cross-Government procurement? Does he have any early sense of how the new procurement guidelines are bedding down?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Thursday 2nd March 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

In welcoming again the hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South (Bridget Phillipson) to her new responsibilities, I hope that I can, on behalf of the whole House, very warmly thank the hon. Member for South West Devon (Mr Streeter), who undertook these important responsibilities for several years, and who in fact served on the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission from October 2006 onwards. He has discharged his obligations extremely competently and efficiently in the interests of the House, and we know that the hon. Lady will certainly follow in his footsteps by doing so as well.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

As part of this assessment, what consideration is being given to international best practice from around the world?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Tuesday 7th February 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Demand dramatically exceeds supply, as usual, but we will have one last question. I call Tom Pursglove.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Corby and east Northamptonshire is taking thousands and thousands of new homes. What reassurance can Ministers give to my constituents that GP services will keep up with housing growth?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Thursday 1st December 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Preserving the habits of a lifetime, I feel sure.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

The agricultural and food sectors are incredibly significant in the Corby and east Northamptonshire economy, employing thousands of local people. What steps are Ministers taking to engage fully with these sectors to make sure that their needs are totally understood?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Monday 21st November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I was hoping there would be time for the remaining two questioners. There is not, but it will have to be found anyway.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

On Saturday evening, I met one of my constituents, who came to see me about PIP reassessments for those with deafness-related conditions. The question he wanted me to put to Ministers was whether, as part of the ongoing review of the reassessment process, they will look carefully at the situation relating to this group of individuals.

Air Quality

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Thursday 3rd November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

It is a very good headline: “Minister wants more questions”. The hon. Lady is setting a splendid precedent.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

I am very happy to oblige the Minister on that. Does she agree that supporting British industries wherever possible, rather than importing cheap, poorly produced products from elsewhere, is good not only for jobs, but for air quality in this country?

Business of the House

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Thursday 27th October 2016 Commons Chamber

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

Last Thursday I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Corby sports awards, an annual event when we all come together and celebrate sporting achievement in our town. May we have a debate next week on grassroots sport and the vital role that volunteering plays in it, not just in my constituency but across the country?

[Mr Speaker]

Especially the hon. Gentleman, who is grassroots sports parliamentarian of the year, which he is too modest to mention, although I can do so on his behalf.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Tuesday 18th October 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I have not heard the right hon. Gentleman sing, but I feel sure that it would be melodic and that it is only a matter of time.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

In the light of the EU referendum, we have heard that there is lots of international interest in signing trade deals with the United Kingdom. What practical steps is my right hon. Friend’s Department taking to contribute to the effort to ensure that we get those deals signed, sealed and delivered?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Thursday 15th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Parliament’s grassroots sports champion of the year, Mr Tom Pursglove.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker. People in Corby would like to see a greater number of rail services, both northbound and southbound. Will Ministers commit to factoring that into any future discussions that they have on this?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Thursday 8th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

The earnestness of the Minister cannot be surpassed.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

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?

New Grammar Schools

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Thursday 8th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

What a choice! Mr Peter Bone.

Shipbuilding on the Clyde

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Monday 25th April 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Some people need to calm down. Mr Blackford, you are an extraordinary individual; you do become very excitable. I prefer your cerebral side. If you feel you can find it before the afternoon is out, the House would be greatly obliged to you. I call Tom Pursglove.

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

Following on from the question from the hon. Member for Hartlepool (Mr Wright)—

[Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) (SNP)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. We can come to points of order later. I say to Carol Monaghan that I do not know what has exercised her, but we cannot deal with the matter now. We will have points of order afterwards, when I will happily hear her. [Interruption.] There is a certain amount of gesticulation going on. Members on the Labour Benches and the SNP Benches should calm down. I will come to the point of order at the appropriate time if it is still germane. Now, we must all unite in hearing Mr Tom Pursglove.

[Tom Pursglove]

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Following on from the question from the hon. Member for Hartlepool, has any specific assessment been made of the impact of any delays in the programme, particularly on the British steel industry?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Monday 6th July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

We are focused on Lincolnshire rather than Hampshire or Northamptonshire on this occasion, but we will hear from the hon. Members ere long in a different context, I feel sure.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Pursglove and John Bercow

Wednesday 17th June 2015 Commons Chamber

[Tom Pursglove]

Does my right hon. Friend agree that the spectacular U-turn by the Labour party demonstrates just how out of touch it is with business and local opinion in Wales?

[Mr Speaker]

The Secretary of State will focus his reply on the Government’s position. A brief sentence will suffice.