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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Oct 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q10.   The Prime Minister has said that he wants growth in every postcode, but current devolution plans mean that West Dorset risks being left behind as other regions gain devolved powers in investment. A Wessex mayor could unlock £460 million in additional annual funding and generate as much as £16 …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Oct 2026
Support for Farmers

"I had hoped to share some of the many, many stories about my farmers’ experience with the SFI, as they have written to me in the days and weeks following the closure of the window. However, in the interests of time, I shall try to be constructive and just talk …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Clause 25 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

New Clause 14

Fees

“(1) Where regulations under section 2(1) apply the advertising provisions or the trading provisions to a domestic sporting event, a relevant authority may require …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

New clause 13 would ensure that major sporting events that receive Government funding or special statutory support deliver a lasting benefit for community sport. If public money is being used to support a major sporting event, some of …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to move amendment 18, in clause 25, page 19, line 27, at end insert—

“(2A) In the case of a sporting event that is a one-off sporting event of significant international or national interest, the power under subsection (1) may be exercised for the purpose of securing community …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"These amendments are about ensuring lasting benefits for communities hosting major sporting events. Events such as the London 2012 Olympics have shown the potential for sporting events to bring investment and improve local infrastructure. We should ensure that communities hosting future events have the same opportunity.

Amendment 18 would allow …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I thank the Minister for her comments, and the shadow Minister and all other Members who contributed. Given the perilous state of community sports in my constituency and across the UK, it is incumbent upon us to drive as much money as possible down to those grassroots clubs and community …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to move amendment 20, in clause 17, page 11, line 27, at end insert—

“17A Rural event impact assessments

(1) Before making regulations under section 2(2) which apply the transport provisions to a sporting event, the Secretary of State must ensure that a rural event impact assessment has …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I am grateful to the Minister for her comments and for her commitment to write to her colleagues in the Department for Transport. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Question proposed, That clause 17 stand part of the Bill...."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 19 Oct 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"T9. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Putin has proposed a meeting with President Xi and President Trump to agree a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Will the Secretary of State take this opportunity to confirm that Britain’s support for Ukraine to win this war is …..."
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