Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chi Onwurah and Helen Grant

Thursday 3rd July 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

Of course I congratulate them, and I think the Oceans of Hope project is fantastic. The crew are a real inspiration and deserve our warmest congratulations.

[Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab)]

The Minister will no doubt be aware that Northern Stage’s excellent adaptation of Joseph Heller’s “Catch-22” closed at the weekend at Richmond, following a successful nationwide run. What is the Minister doing to ensure that regions outside the north-east benefit from the excellent cultural talent that we produce?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chi Onwurah and Helen Grant

Thursday 13th March 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

On women-only shortlists, we are a democratic political party and we do not dictate to our grass roots. We know that some of our associations have already chosen women from their own shortlists, but this is a matter for them to decide on.

[Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab)]

5. What steps she is taking to support women in work.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chi Onwurah and Helen Grant

Thursday 12th December 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

My hon. Friend makes a very good point. Major sporting events bring huge benefits economically, in tourism, and most of all in inspiring people to get involved in sport. As the birthplace of rugby, my hon. Friend’s wonderful constituency has an opportunity to increase its profile both nationally and internationally.

[Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab)]

T10. Under Labour’s universal broadband pledge, everyone would now have enjoyed a year of full access to decent broadband instead of the ongoing delay and controversy. Will the Minister be sending out e-Christmas cards this year and, if so, does he take responsibility for all the problems that so many people will still have receiving them?