Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Sam Carling Excerpts
Tuesday 29th October 2024

(2 days, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rachel Reeves Portrait Rachel Reeves
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. This is an issue that resonates right across the House, with so many of us hearing terrible stories at our surgeries about the lack of support for some of the most vulnerable children in society. I know that it is a priority for the Education Secretary too, and we will set out more detail on departmental settlements in the Budget tomorrow.

Sam Carling Portrait Sam Carling (North West Cambridgeshire) (Lab)
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T8. There are over 50 pubs and breweries in my constituency, supporting more than 1,500 jobs and contributing millions of pounds to our economy. Whether it is the Mulberry Tree Farm in Hampton or the Windmill in Orton Waterville, these are valued businesses that have earned their place in our local community. Does the Chancellor agree that they deserve to be supported, and that this Labour Government will give hospitality the tools it needs to thrive?