Middle East: Economic Update

Debate between Harpreet Uppal and Lindsay Hoyle

Tuesday 24th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Let us speed up the questions.

[Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield) (Lab)]

The Chancellor will be aware that we have a strong manufacturing sector in Huddersfield and in Yorkshire, including the defence businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises that are feeling the pressure of rising costs. The middle east war has seen import prices go up and disrupted supply chains, so how is she supporting manufacturers in particular?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Harpreet Uppal and Lindsay Hoyle

Monday 2nd June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

For the final question, I call Harpreet Uppal.

[Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield) (Lab)]

At a recent roundtable on violence against women and girls hosted by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, we heard from local organisations that do outstanding work but are hampered by short-term funding, as well as from a brave survivor who shared her experiences. They specifically asked for the Government to commit to strategic investment. Will the Minister review contracts with the sector so they are multi-year and take a long-term view of service delivery and preventive work?