Local Government Funding
Debate between Chi Onwurah and Anne Main(5 years, 1 month ago)
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Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab)
I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate today, when we are all thinking about and debating Brexit, and on recognising the impact on services of cuts such as the 50% cut to central Government funding for Newcastle City Council. I want to mention one additional service: litter. It is an issue for my constituents, and children are writing to me to ask why their environment is covered in litter—
Mrs Anne Main (in the Chair)
Order. Before we go any further, as you can see the Opposition side is very heavy with speakers. There is a list of speakers, and I wish to get everyone in.
Mrs Anne Main (in the Chair)
Given that a Member has just withdrawn from the debate, we now have a little more time for colleagues to speak, so I am extending the limit to seven minutes with immediate effect. Some of you have noticed that the clock has shifted on somewhat. We suspended on the point of an intervention, but perhaps you would like to save it for your speech, Ms Onwurah.
Mrs Anne Main (in the Chair)
We will return to where we left off. You have five minutes and 47 seconds, Mr Jarvis.