Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill

Debate between Sara Britcliffe and Lindsay Hoyle

3rd reading
Friday 26th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Sara Britcliffe]

As I am the youngest on our Benches —I am not 30 yet, thankfully—may I ask my hon. Friend to explain how Grenada managed to get young people into its Parliament and also how they can feel they can stay in the job? One of the problems young people, and all Members of Parliament, face is the rise in abuse on social media, which can strongly put people off entering this place. People enter this place to do good things for their constituents, and that is not always reflected through our media and social media. How are other Parliaments across the Commonwealth tackling that?

[Mr Speaker]

Order. This debate is about the movement and transfer of the CPA. I have got to be a little bit careful because other people may want to stretch the scope of other Bills when we do not want them stretched. This is an important subject and the House is very supportive, but we must ensure that we stick within the terms of the Bill.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sara Britcliffe and Lindsay Hoyle

Monday 7th November 2022 Commons Chamber

[Sara Britcliffe]

The battle of the Somme and the wider theatre of world war one were devastating for northern communities. I am sure that the Secretary of State will be aware of the Accrington Pals, the 700-plus strong battalion that was effectively wiped out on the first day in the Somme. I grew up at a time when living veterans still provided a direct link. As the younger generation today will not have that direct link, what can the Secretary of State do to ensure that the sacrifice and legacy of those brave men is remembered not just on Armistice Day, but more generally?

[Mr Speaker]

I remind the Secretary of State that the Chorley Pals were part of that Accrington contingent.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sara Britcliffe and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 24th June 2021 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Nick Smith. Not here.

[Sara Britcliffe (Hyndburn) (Con) [V]]

Improving our railway stations and improving connectivity across east Lancashire is key to levelling up and making sure that we spread opportunity, but we still have accessibility issues at some of our stations, such as Oswaldtwistle. Can the Minister outline whether there will be further support to improve accessibility across areas such as mine in Hyndburn and Haslingden?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sara Britcliffe and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 3rd December 2020 Commons Chamber

[Sara Britcliffe]

Since being elected, I have been working with Ministers on the reopening of the Skipton to Colne railway line and the potential for a freight terminal in Huncoat. It is an essential line, well worth the investment, that will connect east Lancashire to Yorkshire. Will my hon. Friend meet me to discuss the progression of the railway line and freight terminal, and will he look again at supporting an engineering study for the project?

[Mr Speaker]

Let us have the hon. Member for Colne.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sara Britcliffe and Lindsay Hoyle

Wednesday 20th May 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

We are going to lovely Lancashire with Sara Britcliffe.

[Sara Britcliffe (Hyndburn) (Con) [V]]

Looking at the economic recovery process, I am sure the Prime Minister will join me in thanking SELRAP—the Skipton and East Lancs Rail Action Partnership—for the continuing campaign to reopen the Skipton to Colne railway line, on which it has been confirmed that plans will be moving forward. It is also great news that the potential of the freight terminal is being considered, but can the Prime Minister assure me that Hyndburn and Haslingden will continue to be supported by potential investment in our town centres, business and the transport links that we so desperately need?