Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Paul Masterton Excerpts
Wednesday 27th March 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I entirely agree with the Secretary of State. We all commend the heroic successes of Andy and Jamie Murray and want to build on them this year and beyond. I think that we should also acknowledge and salute the extraordinary efforts of Judy Murray, one of the greatest women in the world of tennis.

Paul Masterton Portrait Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)
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Of course Scotland’s reputation in elite tennis extends beyond the Murray brothers to the likes of Gordon Reid, Jonny O’Mara and the late and much missed Elena Baltacha. Will my right hon. Friend join me in calling on the Lawn Tennis Association to provide the money that will enable Tennis Scotland to take advantage of this golden opportunity to ensure that children, no matter where they live in Scotland, can take part in and enjoy the benefits of tennis?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and I will do that. Perhaps he would like to join me, along with the hon. Member for Chesterfield (Toby Perkins) and you, Mr Speaker, at the meeting with the LTA and other interested parties.