"11. What steps he is taking to help support business growth through his Department’s plan for small and medium-sized businesses. ..." Jo Platt - View Speech
"Leigh and Atherton has many exceptional SMEs that are driving local growth, particularly in manufacturing, engineering and construction. What steps is the Minister taking to make sure that SMEs in areas like mine receive targeted support as part of efforts to address regional imbalance and reduce reliance on our major …..." Jo Platt - View Speech
"It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (Jim McMahon) for bringing this really important debate to the House.
I am immensely proud to represent the communities of Leigh and Atherton—towns that embody the …..." Jo Platt - View Speech
"4. What steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in mainstream schools...." Jo Platt - View Speech
"I thank the Secretary of State for visiting Golborne All Saints during the summer. As she saw, it is a shining example of inclusive education in action. As we mark ADHD Awareness Month, will the Minister outline the potential impact of the curriculum review on children with ADHD, and how …..." Jo Platt - View Speech
"It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale (Lizzi Collinge) for bringing this important issue to the House for debate today.
As we know, Ada Lovelace Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of …..." Jo Platt - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson) for bringing this really important debate to the House.
Growth goes where growth is, but when transport is inefficient, access to opportunity is limited. Leigh and Atherton, once thriving industrial hubs, now sit between Manchester and Liverpool, alongside …..." Jo Platt - View Speech
"Our high streets in Leigh and Atherton are being undermined by illicit shops that are used for money laundering, illegal working and counterfeit goods. Raids on shops have taken place this week, leading to the seizure of over £10,000-worth of illicit goods, but the shops reopen within hours. Criminals are …..." Jo Platt - View Speech
"I refer Members to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The fight to rebuild trust in politics must begin in our communities. In Leigh and Atherton, people want to feel proud of the place that they call home. They want visible investment and the power to shape …..." Jo Platt - View Speech