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Eddie Hughes Excerpts
Thursday 16th November 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whittingdale Portrait Sir John Whittingdale
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I can tell the hon. Lady that the Government remain committed to investment through the music hub investment programme, and I am happy to give her a specific answer to the question she raises about the allocation of that money in writing. The Government are working very closely with the DFE on this, and we also look forward to producing a cultural education plan in early 2024.

Eddie Hughes Portrait Eddie Hughes (Walsall North) (Con)
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10. What steps she is taking to help support preparations for UEFA Euro 2028.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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13. What steps she is taking to help support preparations for UEFA Euro 2028.

Stuart Andrew Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stuart Andrew)
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The Government are delighted that the UK and Ireland have secured the right to host Euro 2028. This will be the biggest joint event our islands have ever hosted, building on our world- leading track record of delivering major sporting events and leaving a lasting legacy for communities right across the United Kingdom.

Eddie Hughes Portrait Eddie Hughes
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I am delighted to have to declare an interest, because my cousin, Ray Reidy, has just been appointed interim chief financial officer at Aston Villa. As an Aston Villa fan myself, I know how difficult it is to get away from a game using Witton train station. Will the Minister join me, Andy Street and the combined authority, in working to develop the capacity of Witton train station in advance of that stadium being used for the Euros in 2028?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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The Minister might want to pass that question on to a Transport Minister!