Windrush Day 2020

Debate between Luke Hall and Karl McCartney

Tuesday 23rd June 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Steve Baker]

I am very grateful for what the Minister has said. There was a fantastic virtual celebration in High Wycombe over the weekend, and I was absolutely delighted to join it. I put on record how very proud I am of the Windrush generation in High Wycombe and their descendants. They make a fantastic contribution to our community and my eyes have really been opened to how people do still face racism in their lives. I am very glad that the Government are taking steps to implement the Lammy review, but, of course, there is much more that we all need to do.

[Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)]

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[Luke Hall]

I give way to my hon. Friend.

[Karl MᶜCartney]

I thank the Minister for giving way, given the shortness of time. The hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) did well to secure the debate and gave a very moving speech. I am sure that like me, she is waiting for some timescales for when the cases will be dealt with, and I hope the Minister will address that shortly.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Luke Hall and Karl McCartney

Monday 24th February 2020 Commons Chamber

[Luke Hall]

I hope the hon. Gentleman will contribute to the consultation on the new homes bonus when it comes out. There is a real-terms increase in core spending power. If he wants more money for local authorities, it is time he put his money where his mouth is and voted for the settlement this evening.

[Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)]

7. What steps he is taking to encourage local growth in Lincoln.