Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jo Platt and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 17th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Bob Blackman—not here.

[Jo Platt (Leigh and Atherton) (Lab/Co-op)]

T2. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

[Jo Platt]

The Wigan & Leigh short film festival, which took place last month, was once again extremely successful. It is a fantastic opportunity to gather like-minded creative individuals from the local area to celebrate and showcase up-and-coming talent from around the world. That is just one example of the enriched film and TV culture that is so vibrant in my constituency. I wholeheartedly welcome the Government’s announcement of tax reliefs to create jobs and boost our creative industries—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Topical questions are meant to be short and punchy, not a big, long question, Jo. Minister, can you pick the best out of that?