Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Jim Cunningham Excerpts
Thursday 5th November 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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My hon. Friend makes an important point. Traditionally, the House set aside five days for debates on different aspects of defence, armed forces and our veterans. That time has now been allocated to the Backbench Business Committee. He makes a strong case and I encourage him to make it to the Chairman of that Committee, because it should be a part of our calendar.

Jim Cunningham Portrait Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) (Lab)
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May we have a debate or a statement on local government funding for the arts and museums? As a result of Government cuts, local authorities are finding it very difficult to fund the arts and museums.