"The Leader of the House will know how proud I am of the Lionesses, particularly Georgia Stanway, who was born and raised in Barrow and Furness. This Government’s £220 million transformation fund has given us the opportunity to unlock Football Foundation match funding that could bring forward additional all-weather pitches, …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"I thank the Committee Chair for presenting this report on the High North to the Chamber. Does he agree that it underscores how acutely important our submarine programme is, and the value of what we do in Barrow-in-Furness? Does he also agree that we need a massive increase in funding …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"It is a real honour to follow the moving speech of the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon).
It is a privilege to speak in the debate marking the 110th anniversary of the battle of the Somme. As is the case for many hon. Members in the Chamber, the impacts …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"I welcome the commitment to make changes to the financial sector, but I have deepening concerns over security and cyber-attacks. The banks’ rush to go digital and pull out of our high streets has left a huge vulnerability for people, particularly in rural areas. What work is being done to …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to speak in the debate on “fresh hope for the future”, and that title could not be more timely. Across the world, we are living through a period of uncertainty unlike any that many of us have experienced in our lifetime. The challenges we face today …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"The Leader of the House knows how proud I am of Barrow and Furness. Since the election, this Government have announced, among other things, £7 million for our local health centres, £19 million for bus routes, £5 million for a brilliant futures fund, £4 million for our university, £20 million …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"Yesterday, I attended an event on fixing the sewage in Lake Windermere. Does the Minister agree that United Utilities needs to address the long-overdue flooding issues at Ulverston before it adds additional pressure to that area of the system?..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"Q15. My constituent Ian has a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is now, sadly, incurable. Clinicians have advised that regorafenib is the only remaining life-extending option. Until recently, the drug was provided free of charge through the compassionate use scheme. Following the Government’s announcement on VAT reform, the …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"I am grateful for the opportunity to intervene during this important debate. This is an issue that I care about deeply, both because of the impact on young people in Barrow and Furness, and because I have the privilege of serving as chair for the APPG on cardiac risk in …..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech
"Our MOD is under a cyber-attack every day. Does the Secretary of State agree that if we told the public the truth, they would be more willing to go along with those difficult decisions?..." Michelle Scrogham - View Speech