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Bill Esterson Excerpts
Tuesday 11th June 2019

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Stephenson Portrait Andrew Stephenson
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I know that the hon. Lady has discussed the issue with my ministerial colleague. I am not dealing with it personally, but I should be more than happy to have a conversation with my hon. Friend about it and come back to the hon. Lady.

Bill Esterson Portrait Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (Lab)
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The British Retail Consortium has reported that the high-street footfall is at a six-year low. Town centre businesses across the country are closing. Labour has a five-point plan to reinvigorate our high streets, in stark contrast to the Government’s worn-out platitudes and failure to act. Precisely when is the Minister going to produce a plan—or will the Government just keep walking by on the other side of the high street?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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With particular reference to Morley and Outwood.