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Marie Rimmer

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The Economy
Monday 27th April 2020

(3 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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We now go across to Marie Rimmer, on her birthday.

Marie Rimmer Portrait Ms Marie Rimmer (St Helens South and Whiston) (Lab) [V]
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For many northern towns, rugby league is more than just a sport. It is part of our identity—our culture. Most of the clubs are old enough to have survived the two world wars, but they desperately need our help and support. The sport must survive this crisis. What will the Minister do to make sure that rugby league is still around for our communities to go back to after coronavirus?

Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston
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Many happy returns to the hon. Member! I assure her that we are taking the issues very seriously. We will continue the dialogue and I am hopeful that we can come to a positive conclusion.

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