Oral Answers to Questions

Scott Mann Excerpts

Wednesday 2nd December 2020 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I am grateful for the hon. Lady’s question. She is raising an important issue. I know that many people suffer from the syndrome that she describes, and I will ensure that she gets a proper meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss her objectives.

[Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con) [V]]

Some in the media discuss levelling up only through the prism of the north-south divide. However, Cornwall has pockets of deprivation, and many communities in my constituency also need investment and support. I welcome the Government’s announcement of the £4 billion levelling-up fund and the decision to review the Green Book so that projects outside London and the south-east are more likely to benefit from Government investment. However, in the light of the new spending commitments, can my right hon. Friend confirm that the shared prosperity fund is separate to the levelling-up fund, that there will be an announcement on that soon, and that the fund will be simpler and less time consuming for small businesses to access than the onerous EU schemes it is replacing?

[The Prime Minister]

Yes, indeed. My hon. Friend is completely right about the importance of the new UK shared prosperity fund. It will be different from the levelling-up fund and we are going to work closely with him and with people in Cornwall to ensure that we use the additional funding best for the needs of people and communities in Cornwall.

Oral Answers to Questions

Scott Mann Excerpts

Wednesday 13th September 2017 Commons Chamber

[Sir Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk) (Con)]

8. What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.

[Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)]

9. What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.

[Luke Hall (Thornbury and Yate) (Con)]

14. What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland.

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[Mr Speaker]

I understand the sense of anticipation, but I remind the House that we are discussing the security situation in Northern Ireland. Out of respect for the people of Northern Ireland it would be good if there were some attention to the questions and answers.

[Scott Mann]

Will my hon. Friend join me in sending a message of support and thanks to the brave men and women of the Police Service of Northern Ireland who keep us safe in the light of the severe terrorist threat at present?