Debates between Alistair Carmichael and Tracey Crouch during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alistair Carmichael and Tracey Crouch
Thursday 16th November 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Tracey Crouch Portrait Tracey Crouch
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

Mr Speaker, I hope you will forgive me, but it is actually a year ago today that the former Crewe Alexandra player Andy Woodward reported historical allegations. He was incredibly brave to do so. As a consequence of his courage, he has ensured that the Government and other parts of the sporting sector have taken the issue incredibly seriously. I am pleased to announce that I have secured ministerial agreement with the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office to change laws on the position of trust to include sports coaches.

Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD)
- Hansard - -

T8. Fixed odds betting terminals generate social harm of a scale and nature that demands an immediate, bold and radical response. I know that the Government are consulting on the question of a maximum stake, but does the Minister understand that unless they accept the minimum stake at the bottom end of those being consulted on, this problem will simply not go away?

Tracey Crouch Portrait Tracey Crouch
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

It is a live consultation, and I encourage the right hon. Gentleman to submit his views to it.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alistair Carmichael and Tracey Crouch
Thursday 29th June 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Tracey Crouch Portrait Tracey Crouch
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

My right hon. Friend is far better at lobbying the Treasury than anybody else in this House. I congratulate Harlow gymnastics club on its 10th anniversary. I see that it runs a number of exciting initiatives, including the wonderful Head over Heels programme for the under-fours. Given that Harlow has slightly lower than average activity statistics, anything that the gymnastics club and other sports clubs can do to improve them is very welcome.

Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD)
- Hansard - -

T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.