Former Labour MP for Wirral South
What his policy is on the future of the Lyndale School in Wirral; and if he will make a statement.
Does the Minister agree that children with profound and multiple learning difficulties require tailor-made education in an age range from three to 19, and that an excellent school such as Lyndale, which the Secretary of State visited in 2008, would make a super nucleus for such education?
The many residents of Wirral, South, and people beyond, have contacted me to express their concern for the future of the much-loved butterfly park in New Ferry, which is threatened with closure. Our community is united in support of this invaluable local asset, which is also used by groups across the wider region. The petition states: The Petition of residents of Wirral South and others,...
When his Department plans to establish marine conservation zones; and if he will make a statement.
I welcome the creation of MCZs, with their rounded approach to conservation and the protection of marine life and wildlife. Can the Minister tell me whether the Dee estuary, which is already an important environmental site and a special area of conservation, will be a prime site to be designated?
I congratulate the hon. Member for Salisbury (Robert Key) on securing the debate, particularly on the anniversary of the vote for women's ordination. Unlike him, I am not an expert on the issues, nor a member of the General Synod. Like my hon. Friend the Member for North-West Leicestershire (David Taylor) I am a member of the Ecclesiastical Committee, which deems Church law to be expedient...
I certainly hope that it is. I strongly hope that the legislation going through Synod will make good progress and not get bogged down, especially as I have come to learn that the Church's processes are sometimes slow, sometimes cumbersome and always complicated. We should be cautious about appearing to criticise the efforts of the archbishops and all those who are trying to preserve the...
What recent discussions he has had with Wirral borough council on its proposals to transfer assets to community ownership.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of the size of the salmon population in (a) the River Mersey and (b) all rivers in the Merseyside region, (i) on the latest date for which information is available and (ii) (A) two, (B) five, (C) 10 and (D) 15 years ago.
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what discussions he has had with Royal Mail on its service to customers in areas which did not receive mail deliveries during the recent adverse weather conditions; what (a) information and (b) consultation Royal Mail held with such customers; and what assessment has been made of whether the universal service...
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what representations his Department has received from (a) local authorities and (b) Royal Mail on the condition of road surfaces following the severe weather conditions in January 2010.
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what recent discussions he has had on the establishment of a high speed rail link between the North West and London.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what estimate he has made of the size of the salmon population in the river Dee in the last (a) two, (b) five, (c) 10 and (d) 15 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations he has received on the size of the salmon population in the river Dee.
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport if he will discuss with Wirral borough council (a) damage caused by ice to roads in the borough and (b) the clearance of snow from main and side roads in the borough.
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport (1) whether he has received recent representations on (a) damage to roads in Wirral caused by ice and (b) (i) main roads and (ii) side roads in Wirral which have not yet been cleared of snow; (2) whether he has received recent representations on the damage caused to pavements on (a) main and (b) side roads in Wirral caused by ice...
