Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Jacob Collier Excerpts
Thursday 27th March 2025

(6 days, 6 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I join my hon. Friend in wishing the Dartford Sharks all the very best. I think we have a debate coming up soon on supporting such measures. The Government are committed to grassroots sports facilities like the ones he describes. I hope the Dartford Sharks will be able to make use of them soon.

Jacob Collier Portrait Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter) (Lab)
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Shamefully, the National Brewery Centre in Burton was closed under the previous Conservative Administration and Member of Parliament, depriving us of an important link to our brewing history. The current Labour-led East Staffordshire borough council is working at pace to reopen it, and I am keen to get Government support. Given the importance of our brewery heritage to our national identity and local economy, will the Leader of the House grant a debate on support of our brewing heritage?

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I know that brewing heritage is a particular interest for my hon. Friend and his constituents. I thought that he was going to invite me for a taste, but perhaps I can assist him in getting the brewery reopened first, and then we can enjoy some of its fine fare.