Debates between Liz Twist and Jake Berry during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Liz Twist and Jake Berry
Monday 28th January 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jake Berry Portrait Jake Berry
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I am about to pick up my new bicycle tomorrow, so the issue of potholes is close to my heart. The Government are working cross-departmentally to tackle the problem, which is why we have created this £420 million fund—to fill potholes up and down the England.

Liz Twist Portrait Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab)
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9. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of new homes for social rent since 2010.

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Debate between Liz Twist and Jake Berry
Monday 30th April 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jake Berry Portrait Jake Berry
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I am certainly not going to take any lectures on the northern powerhouse from the hon. Gentleman, because after his election he described it as the “northern poorhouse”. Unlike Opposition Members, the Government are behind the north, not least by investing £13 billion in northern transport—more than any Government in history, including the Labour Government.

Liz Twist Portrait Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.