Debates between John Whittingdale and Amanda Milling during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between John Whittingdale and Amanda Milling
Thursday 3rd December 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amanda Milling Portrait Amanda Milling (Cannock Chase) (Con)
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T7. In September, a new memorial to the miners who lost their lives in the local pits was unveiled in Rugeley. On Saturday night, one of the four statutes was severely damaged by a driver who crashed into it and fled the scene. Will my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State join me in condemning the action of this callous individual and tell me whether any Government support is available for the repair, maintenance and renewal of local memorials?

John Whittingdale Portrait Mr Whittingdale
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I entirely share my hon. Friend’s feelings. I was concerned to hear about the damage to the memorial to the miners who lost their lives, especially as it came so soon after more than 2,000 people lined the town’s streets for its unveiling in September. I am sure that the whole House will join my hon. Friend in condemning the actions of the person responsible. I can tell her that my Department administers the memorial grant scheme. If a registered charity is responsible for the care of the memorial, it will be able to benefit from a refund of VAT paid on repair work.

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Debate between John Whittingdale and Amanda Milling
Thursday 9th July 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whittingdale Portrait Mr Whittingdale
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And possibly the Wilson family, too. I am most grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for your assistance. My hon. Friend nevertheless makes an important point—that the sacrifice of our citizens in the first world war represented contributions made by every single part of the United Kingdom, and it is extremely important to commemorate that. As my hon. Friend will be aware, on the centenary day of 1 July next year, there is a major event at Thiepval in northern France. I am sure that other parts of the UK will want to participate, including the great cities that he mentioned.

Amanda Milling Portrait Amanda Milling (Cannock Chase) (Con)
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9. What steps the Government are taking to promote and support local community radio.