This last week in Parliament π
It's been a hectic week but a productive one - as always, I've selected a few highlights of the week on what I've been up to!
ποΈ Monday ποΈ
π΅ Teams call with UK Steel on support needed for the sector, apprenticeships and job opportunities for Bury North residents
π΅ Meeting with Housing Minister to discuss and make representations regarding proposed future housing numbers for Bury.
π΅ Zoom call with representatives of the Events Sector as to what further government support is needed to assist, including reform of business insurance.
π΅ Northern Research Group Meeting of Conservative MPβs
π΅ Meeting of Conservative Councillors in Bury
π΅ Speaking with constituents and businesses, catching up on my e-mailβs and dealing with constituency casework.
ποΈ Tuesday ποΈ
π΅ Meeting with Business Minister to discuss financial support needed for pubs, restaurants and the hospitality sector.
π΅ Call with Arts Council on how culture can be part of the economic and social recovery in Bury and throughout the North.
π΅ APPG for Apprenticeships meeting, where I was appointed an Officer of the group.
π΅ APPG on Childcare.
π΅ Together with other MPβs attended meeting with Environment Minister to discuss the impact of flooding.
π΅ Meeting with Schools Minister to discuss a campaign to increase school infrastructure spending within Bury.
π΅ Together with other MPβs met with the Prime Ministerβs Chief of Staff to discuss levelling up needs in the North and other issues
ποΈ Wednesday ποΈ
π΅Took part in an event regarding alleged human rights abuses in Kashmir.
π΅ Attended briefing with Trade Minister on Parliamentary Export Programme, which will be running in Bury North.
π΅ Asked question ion House of Commons Chamber on the impact of the pandemic on the justice system.
π΅ Call with Lead Officer at Fairfield Hospital, update on all issues related to the hospital, staff, patients and COVID 19.
π΅ Meeting of Northern Powerhouse APPG
ποΈ Thursday ποΈ
π΅ Meeting with Chairman of the Conservative Party
π΅ Spoke in the House of Commons Chamber, asking a question on vaccine roll out in Bury to the Health Secretary.
π΅ Meeting with Bury Council / CCG on vaccine rollout.
π΅ Meeting with Football Foundation, how we can fun new 3G pitches/facilities in Ramsbottom and Hazel Wood High School.
π΅ Took part in Granada Debate TV programme.
π΅ Regional MP briefing on the vaccination programme.
ποΈ Friday ποΈ
π΅ Teams call with the FA concerning various matters including the problem of assaults on referees.
π΅ Meeting with Northern Culture APPG team, of which I am co-Chair
π΅ Met with Bury MBC Exec Director of Children's Services, discussing education and SEND provision in Bury.
π΅ Meeting with Leader of Manchester Council and GM MPβs on vaccine roll out in our area.
π΅ Update of National Vaccine Roll Out with Vaccinations Minister.
π΅ Meeting with Conservative Friends of Israel
ποΈ Saturday ποΈ
π΅ Caught up on constituency casework
π΅ Phone calls with constituents
π΅ Briefing calls with Ministers and colleagues on the current issues facing us
ποΈ Sunday ποΈ
π΅ Appeared on BBC Politics North West
π΅ Preparation for next week