Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Elsie Blundell and Kate Dearden

Thursday 21st May 2026 Commons Chamber

[Kate Dearden]

The hon. Member will know that since the Government published our response to the consultation on the resale of live event tickets, we have been working tirelessly to prepare new measures—exactly to his point—to tackle those ticket touts who take advantage of real fans who want to see their favourite bands and artists. That is why the next step is to introduce a draft Bill in this Session. That will enable parliamentary scrutiny and allow us to draw on the expertise of key stakeholders to ensure that our legislation is truly effective and enforceable, because a well-functioning ticket resale market can play such an important role in enabling those who cannot attend an event to give someone else the opportunity to go in their place.

[Mrs Elsie Blundell (Heywood and Middleton North) (Lab)]

3. What recent discussions he has had with Royal Mail on the adequacy of its service levels in Greater Manchester.