Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart Andrew and Philip Hollobone

Thursday 23rd May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)]

Will the Minister for sport join me in congratulating Kettering resident Kyren Wilson on becoming the new world snooker champion, and in hoping that Kyren’s success will encourage people in Kettering and across the country to take up snooker?

[Stuart Andrew]

My hon. Friend is right to pay tribute to the success of Kyren Wilson. The people of Kettering must be incredibly proud of him, and I hope that he will inspire more people to take up snooker. It is an important sport in this country, and my hon. Friend has been an advocate of supporting it in the many conversations that we have had outside the Chamber.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart Andrew and Philip Hollobone

Thursday 22nd February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Stuart Andrew]

The hon. Lady is right to highlight the dangers of the black market. That is why, as part of the White Paper, we said that we would give more powers to the Gambling Commission to be able to close down those black market websites which, frankly, are really quite dangerous.

[Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)]

5. If she will meet promoters of the bid to the cultural development fund to restore the Gala Bingo hall in Kettering.