Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 1st November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am sorry, but there is great pressure on time today because the House has decreed a 10 o’clock finish for substantive questions, so shorter questions and shorter answers are needed.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

Does the Minister accept, however, that Google is accepting ads through Viagogo agents that are in breach of consumer protection law and of Google’s own terms of service, and that it is effectively taking money through being party to a fraud by allowing those ads to run?

EU Referendum: Electoral Law

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Tuesday 27th March 2018 Commons Chamber

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. For the record, I would have applied to speak in this debate, but I have been chairing three and a half hours of Select Committee evidence from Chris Wylie this morning.

[Mr Speaker]

The debate was granted yesterday, so there was quite a lot of time yesterday in which to apply to participate. If the hon. Gentleman meant that he was not certain when he would be available because of his pressing commitments, that is duly acknowledged.

[Damian Collins]

indicated assent.

[Mr Speaker]

Perhaps we can now proceed with the speech of Caroline Lucas.

Sky/Fox Merger

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Tuesday 12th September 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Thank you.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

I thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and for agreeing to appear in front of the Select Committee during the first week back after the conference recess, when we will have the chance to question her further on this matter. I hope that she will agree that this process is working: it is right that such questions about broadcasting standards and whether licence holders are fit and proper persons are taken by the appropriate independent regulatory body. It should not be for politicians to exercise discretion about who they think should or should not hold licences, but to provide official guidance for the regulator.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 12th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

As the Minister knows, the Operation Stack relief lorry park is vital for cross-border transport links between Kent and the continent. The owner of Westenhanger castle has been actively seeking a meeting with the Department for the past six weeks to discuss accessing the compensation package that he has agreed with Highways England, in return for which he will withdraw his application for a judicial review against the park. Will the Minister urge one of his ministerial colleagues to meet me and the owner of Westenhanger castle so that we can resolve this matter and get on with building the lorry park?

[Mr Speaker]

Focusing on cross-border matters relating to Wales would help.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 16th October 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Be careful of what you wish for.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

10. What assessment he has made of the role of the arts and the creative industries in supporting economic regeneration in coastal communities.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 30th January 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

If I gently hint at shorter questions and answers; then we might make more progress.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

Further to the question asked by the hon. Member for Coventry South (Mr Cunningham), will the Minister consider publishing the draft Bill and supporting documentation referred to by the previous sports Minister and place them in the House of Commons Library?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 18th April 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

It sounds as though the Sheerman household is an improving environment.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

Will the Minister join me in the commending the excellent work of the Creative Foundation in Folkestone in supporting start-up creative businesses? Does he agree that its work will make Folkestone and east Kent an excellent choice for UK city of culture in 2017?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Thursday 15th December 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Kevin Brennan. He is not here.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

9. What plans his Department has to increase participation in sport.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and John Bercow

Wednesday 24th November 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. For a start, there is too much noise in the Chamber. Secondly, the Minister is, no doubt because of his natural courtesy, looking back at the person by whom he has been questioned, but he must address the Chamber so we can all hear him.

[Damian Collins]

Will the Minister consider organising an event or exhibition at which small businesses could show what they can offer to Government procurement? Perhaps we could have a street fair in Downing street, and invite people out of their offices to come and see for themselves?