Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and John Bercow

Tuesday 29th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Indeed.

[Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)]

With one in three arthritis sufferers missing out on at least one prescription due to cost, what can the Minister say to the pensioner in Barnsley who has had their pension cut, lost their local bus service and now lost out on the treatment that enables them to simply walk down the street? Is it not time the Government matched Labour’s promise, and invested in pensions, services and free prescriptions on the NHS?

Business of the House

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and John Bercow

Thursday 18th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[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.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and John Bercow

Monday 29th April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

The hon. Member for Barnsley East (Stephanie Peacock) is also a successful marathon runner who deserves the approbation of the House.

[Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker, for your kind words. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone across Barnsley for supporting me yesterday?

When the Government announced their new institutes of technology earlier this month, there was not a single one in South Yorkshire or West Yorkshire, and just two across the whole of the north. Will the Secretary of State review that decision and support new applicants from those areas?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and John Bercow

Tuesday 5th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

The Secretary of State is providing much exercise for the knee muscles of Opposition Members. It is an important fact of public interest that I think thus far he has not noticed, but of which he may wish to take account.

[Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)]

T7. The Government continue to drag their feet on publishing their review of legal aid. Will the Minister tell the House exactly when we can expect it by?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and John Bercow

Thursday 31st January 2019 Commons Chamber

[The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Jeremy Wright)]

The House will have noted this week that digital, culture, media and sport sectors are growing more than twice as fast as the UK’s non-financial business economy as a whole. That is testament to the hard work and global appeal of our creators and innovators. I congratulate all DCMS sectors on this success.

Talking of success, Mr Speaker—you will want me to get this bit in—I am sure that the House will join me, as I know you will, in paying tribute to Andy Murray after he announced earlier this month that he is likely to retire this year. He has been an inspiration both on and off the court, and I know that the whole House will want to wish him well for the future.

[Mr Speaker]

Well, that was extremely welcome!

[Stephanie Peacock]

As was recently brought up in my digital surgery in Barnsley, the copyright directive is at a crucial stage, while YouTube continues to rip off musicians. Will the Secretary of State confirm the Government’s full support for the directive?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and John Bercow

Tuesday 23rd October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

No, no; Yorkshire is the most marvellous place, but it is a considerable distance from the narrow ambit of the question, from which the Minister did not stray. The ingenuity of those Members will be served later in our proceedings.