Oral Answers to Questions

Tony Vaughan Excerpts

Thursday 12th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[Lisa Nandy]

The hon. Lady raises an important issue. I was not previously aware of the issue, but I am happy to it take up. We believe in the importance of cricket and we also believe very much in the relationships that we have with our Indian counterparts. Cricket is one of the ties that binds us together, so I would be pleased to look into the issue she raises with a view to resolving it.

[Tony Vaughan (Folkestone and Hythe) (Lab)]

T8. Folkestone town council recently acquired the grade II listed Grace Hill building, previously home to Folkestone library, which was unfortunately closed by Conservative-run Kent county council. We want the building to be open again for the benefit of the community, so will the forthcoming library strategy include greater support for these community rescues? Will the Minister also meet me to discuss funding opportunities to bring this vital community asset back to life?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Vicky Foxcroft)]

I thank my hon. and learned Friend for championing his constituency. Decisions on the reopening of Grace Hill and the use of the building are matters for the local council, but he has made his case well today, and I am sure that he will continue to do so. I will pass on his request for a visit to the Minister with responsibility for libraries, who I am sure will be keen to visit and to meet him.