Results 1-20 of 3,791 for (in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates') speaker:Derek Twigg

[Hugh Bayley in the Chair] — Health Inequalities (12 Nov 2009)

Derek Twigg: Despite the fact that mortality rates have declined, in my constituency they are still above the national average. My right hon. Friend was about to discuss this point, but I want to be clear about it. Does he support the view that we should ensure that primary care trusts, health organisations and the other public bodies in a given area engage with the local population? That would mean that...

Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Antisocial Behaviour (Sentencing) (10 Nov 2009)

Derek Twigg: What his most recent assessment is of the effectiveness of sentencing policy in reducing the level of antisocial behaviour.

Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Antisocial Behaviour (Sentencing) (10 Nov 2009)

Derek Twigg: My hon. Friend will know, because she was there, that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister came to my constituency last Thursday to see what support is in place for victims of antisocial behaviour and crime. It is key that support is given to those victims, so what more are the Government going to do to support them?

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Unemployment (3 Nov 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: What steps he is taking to ensure that additional Government funding is provided for areas most affected by rising unemployment.

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Unemployment (3 Nov 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: The campaign to end child poverty today released a report highlighting the impact of unemployment on children and families. What measures is my right hon. Friend taking to prevent unemployment from meaning poverty for children?

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Topical Questions (3 Nov 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: In view of the importance of large capital projects in providing jobs, will my right hon. Friend ensure that the Treasury releases as soon as possible the funding already allocated for the Mersey Gateway bridge if, as is expected, the project is given the go-ahead?

Business of the House: Fireworks Safety (29 Oct 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: I get fewer complaints than I used to before the Act was passed, but there are still problems with some idiots abusing fireworks. Has there been any analysis of the number of complaints since the Act, and whether it has gone down or up?

Business of the House (29 Oct 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: May we have a debate on the importance of public expenditure on large infrastructure projects, which create many jobs? For instance, the proposed Mersey gateway would create hundreds of jobs through its construction and around 4,000 jobs after its construction.

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Mersey Gateway Bridge (22 Oct 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: When he expects to announce his decision in respect of the proposed Mersey gateway bridge.

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Mersey Gateway Bridge (22 Oct 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: May I urge my hon. Friend to make a decision as soon as possible after the inspector's report has been received? I remind him of the project's importance for Cheshire and Merseyside, as it will ease congestion, improve public transport and create more than 4,000 jobs. It will also create hundreds of much needed construction jobs during its construction phase.

Bills Presented: Afghanistan and Pakistan (16 Jul 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: I, too, express my condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in Afghanistan. As always in these debates, I say that we have the best armed forces in the world who deserve all our support and the best possible equipment to ensure that they can continue to do the job in the way they do. War and conflict are not risk-free. There have clearly been areas where we could have...

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Bank Lending (Small and Medium Businesses) (14 Jul 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: What recent representations he has received on the level of bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses; and if he will make a statement.

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Bank Lending (Small and Medium Businesses) (14 Jul 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: My constituency has seen some of the largest increases in unemployment in the country, so it is vital that the banks support viable businesses and maintain jobs. Will my right hon. Friend do all that he can again to encourage banks to lend to viable businesses? There is an inconsistency among the banks which has been brought to my attention by a number of constituents.

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: House Repossessions (7 Jul 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: What steps he has taken to assist people under threat of repossession to remain in their homes during the economic downturn.

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: House Repossessions (7 Jul 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. The claimant count in Halton for May was up 88 per cent. on this time last year; we have almost the worst unemployment rate in the north-west. Is it not therefore essential that when the Government give help to people to remain in their homes, or help with social housing, areas such as mine, which are suffering much more than others, get priority?

Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: Topical Questions (6 Jul 2009)

Derek Twigg: Through the excellent work of the police in Halton and the local partnership, we have seen a significant reduction in crime rates. However, one thing that continues to frustrate local people is that when action is recommended and taken to the courts, it is not always supported by the courts. A good example recently was that a shopping centre wanted to ban a shoplifter who had been convicted...

Estimates Day — [3rd Allotted Day] — Department for Children, Schools and Families: Looked-after Children (2 Jul 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: I congratulate my hon. Friend on the report. I was not on the Committee when that work was done. A key issue is what happens when children leave care and are transferred. Will he say a little about that? I feel that a lot of work still needs to be done on managing the massive transition when children leave care to go into the outside world.