Business of the House

Stephanie Peacock Excerpts

Thursday 18th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mel Stride]

The whole issue of speeding has been raised with me in different ways and from across the House in the short time that I have been Leader of the House, so it appears that it is probably an area on which further debate is well overdue. I have just been passed a note to tell me that my hon. Friend’s father served 29 years with the West Midlands police; we thank him for his service.

[Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)]

This summer, schools in Barnsley East will be taking part in my Little Litter Champions project to help keep Barnsley tidy. Can we have a debate to discuss how we can use this initiative and others like it to promote recycling, protect our environment and promote pride in our local communities?

[Mr Speaker]

Did the hon. Lady say that she was taking part in this initiative?

[Stephanie Peacock]

I am encouraging local schoolchildren to take part.

[Mr Speaker]

Ah, but I am sure the hon. Lady will be taking part herself, being such a virtuous individual.

[Stephanie Peacock]

I will be.

[Mr Speaker]

I have no reason to doubt it.