Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Lee Pitcher

Thursday 16th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

That was a great answer.

[Lee Pitcher (Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) (Lab)]

T2. No matter where they are from or where they started out, every child should at least have the chance of fulfilling their dream career, but research by the British Airline Pilots’ Association has found that right now, one in seven students are paying for their training by remortgaging property—often their parents’ home. How is the Secretary of State working with the aviation sector to bring those financial barriers down?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Lee Pitcher

Thursday 20th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Mr Holden, you have had your question. You might want to go for a walk if you are going to carry on.

[Lee Pitcher]

As the work to reopen Doncaster Sheffield airport takes off, the focus now turns to ensuring that it succeeds in the long run. A key part of that is building the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals. I am already working with training providers and we will hopefully launch “Pitcher’s pilot programme” for our young people. Will the Minister set out what steps the Department is taking, working across Government, to ensure that the next generation of aviation professionals is ready to take to the skies?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Lee Pitcher

Monday 2nd June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Lee Pitcher (Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) (Lab)]

T9. Doncaster East’s neighbourhood policing team recently seized multiple stolen offroad bikes using tactics including drones and high-visibility patrols. Its swift action has made a real difference in tackling antisocial behaviour in places such as Hatfield and Dunscroft. I commend the team on its work and the public support it has received through its “Where’s the bike” campaign. In the light of that, I ask the Minister about the progress around the neighbourhood policing guarantee and when Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme can see named police officers in their towns—

[Mr Speaker]

Order.