Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Bloore and Lindsay Hoyle

Monday 19th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I do not think the Minister even needs to worry about answering that. Let us move on.

[Chris Bloore (Redditch) (Lab)]

6. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of powers to intervene where local authorities are not meeting statutory SEND duties.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Bloore and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 13th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Chris Bloore.

[Chris Bloore (Redditch) (Lab)]

rose—

[Chris Law (Dundee Central) (SNP)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

I call Chris Bloore. [Laughter.]

[Chris Bloore (Redditch) (Lab)]

T6. Thank you, Mr Speaker. Fly by Nite haulage, based in Redditch, is trusted to deliver by the biggest names in music, TV and theatre. However, post-Brexit rules on visa and work permits are damaging the creative industries’ opportunities on the continent. Would the Minister agree to meet me to discuss how we can break the logjam and support British success stories such as Fly by Nite?

[Mr Speaker]

It was Chris Bloore’s turn. I am following the Order Paper, but I am going from side to side. Chris Law will come afterwards; he was not next.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Bloore and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 21st November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Chris Bloore.

[Chris Bloore (Redditch) (Lab)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for recognising my half-bob. My thoughts are with Lord Prescott’s family; he was one of the first politicians I met as a young student, and he certainly made an impression.

May I congratulate the Secretary of State and the Minister on the £9.3 million investment in buses in Worcestershire? I represent a rural constituency where people have not been able to get to work, access health services or stay connected with friends and family. This investment may well make a real difference to their lives.